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WM12 NZO

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,331 mi
Last recorded126,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 NZO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 126,331 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 126,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 125,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 116,494 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 116,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 108,579 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 108,577 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bracket broken, exhaust still ok. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bracket broken, exhaust still ok. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,017 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 93,010 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,452 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 78,220 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,309 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges ? Advise tracking check

Both rear tyres ? Badly stepped in tread? Possible road noise

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,308 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges ? Advise tracking check

Both rear tyres ? Badly stepped in tread? Possible road noise

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,080 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 56,080 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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WM12 NZO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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WM12 NZO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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