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AV12 VTG

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,488 mi
Last recorded92,488 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VTG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 92,488 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer shield rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,380 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,485 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,485 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 72,422 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,101 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,686 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,464 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 VTG is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTG registered?

AV12 VTG is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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