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WG62 DCF

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,599 mi
Last recorded78,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 78,599 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 78,599 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,391 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 77,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,824 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 74,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,766 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,906 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 32,991 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 11,617 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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WG62 DCF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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What year was WG62 DCF registered?

WG62 DCF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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