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WP12 KOB

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,499 mi
Last recorded72,499 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 KOB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,499 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 72,498 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer both (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Side skirts loose at rear both sides

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jun 2021 72,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer both (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Side skirts loose at rear both sides

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 65,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 61,517 miles

Front Exhaust hanger bracket broken (still supported)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 May 2018 61,494 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust hanger bracket broken (still supported)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 20 May 2017 57,520 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 May 2016 54,474 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WP12 KOB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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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WP12 KOB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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