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AP12 BVB

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,244 mi
Last recorded59,244 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,244 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 59,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant is low.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 53,006 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 49,566 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 45,199 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 45,199 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 42,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 40,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 37,269 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,237 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 25,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Some Sidewall Damage Inner & Outer

Fail 24 Jun 2016 20,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Some Sidewall Damage Inner & Outer

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,449 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 BVB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BVB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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