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AF62 UWS

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,934 mi
Last recorded112,934 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UWS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 112,934 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 112,934 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 99,542 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 99,541 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,388 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,867 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 74,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,878 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,644 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 50,643 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,584 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 38,584 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 25,932 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,524 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 17,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 14,855 miles

near side wiper blade slightly worn

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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AF62 UWS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 59,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF62 UWS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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