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AV12 ALF

2015 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,167 mi
Last recorded68,167 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen DS347,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ALF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 68,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 56,570 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 56,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 50,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 50,468 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 43,898 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,978 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,697 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 26,697 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 21,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 16,365 miles

Rear exhaust hanger partially snapped

Fail 1 Mar 2018 16,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust hanger partially snapped

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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AV12 ALF is a 2015 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 47,840 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 11 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV12 ALF is a 2015 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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