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VN12 VHH

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,545 mi
Last recorded90,545 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VHH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,545 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 84,223 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 73,908 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging items on interior mirror & suction mount phone holder on screen offside ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 73,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging items on interior mirror & suction mount phone holder on screen offside ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,278 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 44,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 44,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,417 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 39,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,088 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 24,140 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 16,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VHH is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHH is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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