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B15 RWC

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,253 mi
Last recorded71,253 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RWC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 71,253 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pipe/hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 71,252 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pipe/hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 67,253 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - front section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 67,253 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - front section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,946 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,164 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,930 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,884 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 38,884 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,903 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,341 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 24,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,860 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 18,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x support brackets broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

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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B15 RWC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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B15 RWC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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