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VN61 RWU

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,972 mi
Last recorded89,972 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 RWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 89,972 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 89,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,worn on inner edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2023 83,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 83,884 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,702 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 75,702 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 70,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,027 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,178 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 60,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,806 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 54,803 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,212 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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VN61 RWU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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VN61 RWU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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