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AY62 WJJ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,520 mi
Last recorded124,520 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,520 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 124,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,373 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3.................

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively *************** (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 120,369 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3.................

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively *************** (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 115,598 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear chassis leg. By coil spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 115,598 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear chassis leg. By coil spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,845 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 108,844 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,800 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 100,800 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,040 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 94,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,344 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,226 miles

exhaust brackets deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,095 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Under trays fitted

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 WJJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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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AY62 WJJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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