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AV12 VVD

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,028 mi
Last recorded144,028 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VVD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 144,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 136,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 136,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 127,197 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 118,739 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 118,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 109,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 17 Sep 2019 93,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

coolant leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,510 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim blurred

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly & close to legal limit

rear exhaust hanger excessively corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,155 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,600 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs warped (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 19,293 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 VVD is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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AV12 VVD is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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