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SW08 EET

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,917 mi
Last recorded63,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 EET
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 54,522 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 54,522 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,181 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 53,179 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,245 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,181 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 51,181 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,881 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,815 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 39,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 33,258 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 33,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,077 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 26,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 20,717 miles

Nail in Nearside rear Tyre x2

Offside side skirt missing

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 20,717 miles

Nail in Nearside rear Tyre x2

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside side skirt missing

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SW08 EET 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 58.8%.

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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SW08 EET is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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