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AU61 VML

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VML
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,009 miles

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact Citroen for information and arrange a free repair.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 93,852 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,357 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 77,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust bracket insecure , overall exhaust system secure

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,107 miles

one of the rear exhaust box mounts broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 4 Apr 2019 66,107 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

one of the rear exhaust box mounts broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,117 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 59,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,764 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,450 miles

Exhaust rear inner mounting corroded

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

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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AU61 VML is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU61 VML registered?

AU61 VML is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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