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AV12 GYF

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,283 mi
Last recorded123,283 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GYF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 123,283 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 123,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,431 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 109,431 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,318 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 88,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 83,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,496 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,243 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 65,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts broken (7.1.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,609 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

lip of rust on rear discs

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,171 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 44,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads & discs worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,156 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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AV12 GYF 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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AV12 GYF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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