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VN12 FVU

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,234 mi
Last recorded107,234 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 FVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 107,234 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,088 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,136 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 82,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,403 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,747 miles

rear most exhaust hanger is corroding through

Fail 1 Jul 2019 69,747 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed on belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

rear most exhaust hanger is corroding through

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,323 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,323 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,410 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,792 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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VN12 FVU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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VN12 FVU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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