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WK12 WEW

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,269 mi
Last recorded115,269 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 WEW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 115,269 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 115,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 109,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 109,715 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple cuts to inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 105,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 105,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded & front exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 102,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 99,050 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 99,050 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside c/v boot becoming insecure from housing

Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside c/v boot becoming insecure from housing

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,275 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 87,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 74,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm-tyre cut (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm-tyre cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-tyre cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-tyre cut (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust system corroding-front and rear support hangers snapped

sill cover fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,375 miles

Centre/rear exhaust bracket insecure, exhaust system still adequately supported at time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front 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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WK12 WEW is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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WK12 WEW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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