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AV12 VSM

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,768 mi
Last recorded143,768 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 143,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 131,618 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 100,367 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 100,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,958 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 74,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,093 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 67,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,495 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 42,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,858 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded could not inspect due to covers (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged could not inspect due to covers (7.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,834 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 VSM 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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What year was AV12 VSM registered?

AV12 VSM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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