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WL12 PHX

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 PHX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 79,198 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,281 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 75,280 miles

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

Central Center section exhaust corroded flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Position lamp not wokring

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 70,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 70,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,182 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 66,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,719 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,715 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 55,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 50,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,300 miles

both rear brake discs v,rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2017 40,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs v,rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,538 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 28,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,132 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 PHX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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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WL12 PHX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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