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AV12 JDF

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,348 mi
Last recorded102,348 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JDF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 102,348 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 97,620 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 97,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 92,025 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

one mounting broken.....system still supported

Fail 20 May 2024 92,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached outer sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

one mounting broken.....system still supported

Pass 22 May 2023 87,910 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 87,909 miles

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 83,188 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 68,680 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 55,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 50,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 44,486 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 May 2017 38,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 May 2017 38,714 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,119 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

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 JDF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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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AV12 JDF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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