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WU12 XAS

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,171 mi
Last recorded86,171 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XAS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 86,171 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 86,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge just under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,594 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 55,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,181 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,936 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 46,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WU12 XAS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was WU12 XAS registered?

WU12 XAS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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