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AV12 YYU

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,265 mi
Last recorded37,265 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,265 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 37,264 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket broken but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 28,311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 28,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,807 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 24,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 21,254 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 YYU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YYU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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