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WU12 XAX

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,659 mi
Last recorded111,659 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 111,659 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 111,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 107,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 101,468 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 92,726 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 92,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

fluid around the clutch slave cylinder

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,859 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 67,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 58,816 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 58,816 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,264 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,581 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,148 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 34,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,757 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 25,757 miles

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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WU12 XAX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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WU12 XAX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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