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AV12 VSL

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,542 mi
Last recorded129,542 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 129,542 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 129,542 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 121,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked tyre, also close to legal limit in center (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails/legs around spring location area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 120,957 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle button not returning (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked tyre, also close to legal limit in center (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails/legs around spring location area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 109,775 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,018 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,565 miles

windscreen damaged not affecting view of road

Fail 27 Sep 2021 85,565 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged not affecting view of road

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,097 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 72,837 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,459 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2019 53,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,959 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 40,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,021 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,296 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 VSL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VSL is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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