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AP12 AWW

2012 Citroen DS3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AWW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,865 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,619 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 83,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 73,793 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 73,793 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 64,957 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 64,957 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 61,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 48,475 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 48,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,574 miles

all tyres perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 36,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear hanger brackets detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,674 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scored

rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,704 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 13,628 miles

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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AP12 AWW is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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AP12 AWW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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