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WL12 AZD

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,218 mi
Last recorded122,218 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 AZD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 122,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in Centre windscreen and air freshener ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inside rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside has surface corrosion

undertrays and side skirts fitted unable to inspect prescribed areas

Fail 17 Mar 2025 118,534 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in Centre windscreen and air freshener ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inside rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside has surface corrosion

undertrays and side skirts fitted unable to inspect prescribed areas

Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has a small lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to detach

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,123 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 72,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,730 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 25,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,427 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 25,422 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 17,894 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Fail 19 May 2015 17,894 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

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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WL12 AZD is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey 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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WL12 AZD is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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