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WJ61 VFH

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,193 mi
Last recorded86,193 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 VFH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 86,193 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked on lower welds, held on top welds only (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

various body damage

Fail 20 Nov 2025 86,191 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked on lower welds, held on top welds only (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

various body damage

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 75,182 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,574 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 64,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,253 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 57,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,249 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner treads

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS - NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Offside of Engine ()

Exhaust rear metal mount broken off and rattling

Ploastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 48,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn BADLY on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn BADLY on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner treads

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS - NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Offside of Engine ()

Exhaust rear metal mount broken off and rattling

Ploastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,558 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,965 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded but system secure

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WJ61 VFH 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 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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WJ61 VFH is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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