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AV12 VDZ

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,744 mi
Last recorded57,744 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 57,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 52,403 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 49,740 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,633 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Silencer Mounting Broken But Exhaust Still Fully Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 43,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall Torn Exposing Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Silencer Mounting Broken But Exhaust Still Fully Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 41,091 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,630 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jun 2020 35,699 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,590 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight corrosion on rear discs

Fail 25 Apr 2018 29,590 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,621 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 26,621 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,502 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2015 16,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,798 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 VDZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol 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 VDZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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