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WG12 NFE

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,490 mi
Last recorded177,490 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 NFE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 177,490 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 171,420 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 159,077 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 157,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 147,487 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 147,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 136,843 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 136,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,593 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 122,593 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 110,390 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 116,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,117 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2018 96,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,066 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 57,005 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,373 miles

advise remove nearside rear wheel to check inner brake pad, appears to be worn more than the other pads

crack in windscreen to the nearside of the rear veiw mirror, not affecting drivers view

front discs deteriated on the inner face

nearside rear tyre 3mm offside rear tyre 3.5mm

some cuts in the outer side wall of both front tyres

surface corrosion rear discs

Fail 21 Jul 2015 41,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise remove nearside rear wheel to check inner brake pad, appears to be worn more than the other pads

crack in windscreen to the nearside of the rear veiw mirror, not affecting drivers view

front discs deteriated on the inner face

nearside rear tyre 3mm offside rear tyre 3.5mm

some cuts in the outer side wall of both front tyres

surface corrosion rear discs

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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WG12 NFE is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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WG12 NFE is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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