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AV12 MVA

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,351 mi
Last recorded145,351 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 145,351 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 140,011 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 136,898 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are corroded/pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake flexible hose ferrule/pipe has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nail in tyre offside rear

central display message appears on start up "engine fault, repair needed". engine management light comes on and goes out as required.

Fail 4 Jul 2024 136,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front "D" bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are corroded/pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake flexible hose ferrule/pipe has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nail in tyre offside rear

central display message appears on start up "engine fault, repair needed". engine management light comes on and goes out as required.

Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2022 116,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 108,617 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 108,610 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 100,666 miles

Exhaust Hanger Broken, Front

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 86,350 miles

Exhaust Hanger Broken, Front

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 72,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Heavily Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,836 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 43,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 29,107 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 MVA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVA is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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