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AU12 VSA

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 110,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 103,286 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Bumper slight accident damage

Fail 4 Jun 2025 103,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/4517 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Bumper slight accident damage

Pass 11 Jun 2024 95,969 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 95,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 88,111 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 80,400 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2022 80,400 miles

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

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

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,893 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2021 70,893 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,707 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2020 64,707 miles

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

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,675 miles

Side sill covers

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 54,671 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Side sill covers

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,719 miles

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,226 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,073 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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AU12 VSA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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