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WJ12 FCL

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,504 mi
Last recorded138,504 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 FCL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 138,504 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 138,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 122,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 116,205 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 116,205 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,503 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 100,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 86,677 miles

Coolant low

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner side wall

Fail 30 May 2019 86,677 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2018 70,952 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 70,952 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,462 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Jun 2017 59,462 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine cover fitted

Rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,735 miles

Front brakes wearing thin.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 46,735 miles

Front brakes wearing thin.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner side wall, but not through to the ply or cords

Fail 22 Jun 2015 29,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner side wall, but not through to the ply or cords

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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WJ12 FCL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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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WJ12 FCL is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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