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AP12 FUA

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,568 mi
Last recorded109,568 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FUA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 109,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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Pass 10 Sep 2024 105,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,341 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 93,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,110 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 90,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,424 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive edge (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 80,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 80,171 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both outer sill trims loose at rear

bracket on rear box broke ,but still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,057 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

front and centre exhaust brackets broken

Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

front and centre exhaust brackets broken

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,046 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteroirated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2017 51,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 42,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 13 May 2015 21,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs worn and n/s scored on inner face

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 13 May 2015 21,950 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs worn and n/s scored on inner face

front inner brake pads wearing thin

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 FUA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FUA is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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