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AU62 RVK

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,442 mi
Last recorded137,442 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 RVK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 137,442 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 137,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 135,154 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer constant velocity boot perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated before axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2021 116,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Outer constant velocity boot perishing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated before axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,526 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 72,231 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,332 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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AU62 RVK is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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AU62 RVK is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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