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AU12 VDT

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,479 mi
Last recorded125,479 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VDT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 125,479 miles

Coolant leak ()

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact citroen for information and arrange a free repair.

Fail 15 Aug 2025 125,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact citroen for information and arrange a free repair.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 114,802 miles

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

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,426 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 71,421 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 57,063 miles

Exhaust system insecure broken off both brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a few small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 51,485 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 51,485 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,104 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 46,103 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,881 miles

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

offside side repeater obstructed slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2017 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner tread 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

offside side repeater obstructed slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2016 21,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 14,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDT is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VDT is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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