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WG12 PTX

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,577 mi
Last recorded130,577 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 PTX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,577 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH BADLY ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 130,575 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working FRONT AND REAR (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH ON INNER WALLS 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH BADLY ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 121,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 121,624 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,069 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 112,069 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,669 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 102,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 93,095 miles

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2018 91,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2018 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre on inner tread sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2017 89,269 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 10 May 2016 87,262 miles

Advise nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

Advise offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Advise slight play in offside front shock absorber

Fail 10 May 2016 87,262 miles

Advise nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

Advise offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Advise slight play in offside front shock absorber

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 85,396 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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WG12 PTX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PTX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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