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AU12 VBT

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,611 mi
Last recorded126,611 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VBT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 126,611 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure Heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 126,611 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure Heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 123,489 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 123,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended webbing also damaged (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 114,997 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2024 114,997 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 105,369 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 105,369 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front outer clip broken to secure gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn near side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2022 96,174 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,528 miles

brake discs front and rear will need changing when pads worn out

Fail 27 Mar 2020 74,528 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake discs front and rear will need changing when pads worn out

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 57,854 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure near side outer clip broken (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,421 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 47,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side (8.2.2)

coil spring broken rear off side (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 46,602 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

could not test wiper blades due to lack of washer fluid

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,640 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,707 miles

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

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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AU12 VBT is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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AU12 VBT is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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