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WN62 VBF

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,361 mi
Last recorded109,361 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 109,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 104,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded thin

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 104,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded thin

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,127 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded thin

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 97,127 miles

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

Central exhaust hanger missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded thin

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,572 miles

Central Exhaust hanger missing

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 88,572 miles

Central Exhaust hanger missing

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Refit bulb correctly (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 78,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,958 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 61,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component missing rear subframe bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Feb 2021 61,724 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached REAR BOLT MISSING ON FRONT SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 17,701 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 10,972 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 9,623 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 9,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WN62 VBF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue 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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WN62 VBF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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