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WL12 HBX

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,514 mi
Last recorded73,514 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HBX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 73,514 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

exhaust system noise load

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,319 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 69,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 63,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,288 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 56,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,324 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Additional braking device mounting insecure brake pad anti-rattle spring incorrectly fitted (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,782 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 54,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,525 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,306 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,325 miles

Coolant leak appears to be leaking from header tank.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 51,325 miles

Coolant leak appears to be leaking from header tank.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,279 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,856 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 HBX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HBX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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