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AU12 VTL

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,012 mi
Last recorded215,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 215,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 205,465 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 190,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 166,573 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 165,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 122,948 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,434 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,434 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,596 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 49,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all brackets broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhausy bracket broken in centre

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 VTL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was AU12 VTL registered?

AU12 VTL is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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