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AY62 WJX

2012 Citroen DS3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,754 mi
Last recorded71,754 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WJX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 71,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 71,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,077 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 59,076 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 54,676 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 54,676 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 54,204 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,085 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 52,085 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Incorrectly Seated (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,824 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 42,824 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box hanger insure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,817 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,395 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 20 Jun 2017 38,348 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,211 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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AY62 WJX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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