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WL12 BTF

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,785 mi
Last recorded118,785 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 BTF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 118,785 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 118,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 109,198 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 109,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 95,022 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 95,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,277 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 87,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to LED bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both fronts fitted with LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,931 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,821 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 69,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure broken (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,544 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,931 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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WL12 BTF 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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WL12 BTF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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