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WG12 UPN

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,094 mi
Last recorded65,094 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 UPN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 60,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 59,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,337 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 57,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs n/s/f and o/s/f corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs n/s/r and o/s/r corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 54,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 88v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure hanger rotted through. not connected! (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs n/s/f and o/s/f corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth close to chords. measures 2.5mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 88v tyre heavily cracked. showing age. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs n/s/r and o/s/r corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,405 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,312 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 23,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,070 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 UPN is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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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WG12 UPN is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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