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AY62 FVL

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,149 mi
Last recorded132,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 132,149 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 124,486 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 116,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 108,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,074 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 59,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,727 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil springs not sitting against stops in spring seats springs secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut no exposed cords evident

advise offside side skirt loose

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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AY62 FVL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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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AY62 FVL is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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