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WF62 VTV

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,119 mi
Last recorded162,119 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VTV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 162,119 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 162,119 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 16 May 2023 153,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel welded

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

Fail 13 May 2023 153,881 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel welded

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

Pass 12 May 2022 146,494 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 146,494 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 137,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 137,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 136,758 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,066 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,311 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/void of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 19 Oct 2015 41,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge/void of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

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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WF62 VTV is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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WF62 VTV is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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