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AV12 MUW

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,783 mi
Last recorded135,783 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 MUW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,783 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 127,202 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 119,702 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 119,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 112,132 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 100,058 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 100,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 90,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 90,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,714 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,919 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 42,620 miles

Front axle (1) brake discs faces are scored, worn (3.5.1i)

Front headlamps European dipped beams image 'kick - ups' are aiming too far right of the 0% limit (1.8.B,1)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall is slightly damaged (4.1.D.1,a)

Rear axle (2) brake discs faces are corroded, worn (3.5.1,i)

The exhaust emissions measured at the tail-pipe were too low to produce a printout (7.4.B.3,a)

Fail 27 May 2017 42,620 miles

Front axle (1) brake discs faces are scored, worn (3.5.1i)

Front headlamps European dipped beams image 'kick - ups' are aiming too far right of the 0% limit (1.8.B,1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall is slightly damaged (4.1.D.1,a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle (2) brake discs faces are corroded, worn (3.5.1,i)

The exhaust emissions measured at the tail-pipe were too low to produce a printout (7.4.B.3,a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MUW is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue 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 MUW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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