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B16 PAW

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,316 mi
Last recorded90,316 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PAW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 90,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 90,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 86,206 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 86,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 86,185 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 85,352 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 85,352 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 offside rear sidelight not working (dual)

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,841 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,045 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,471 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 41,471 miles

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

Centre Rear exhaust mount broken

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,736 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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B16 PAW is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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B16 PAW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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