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WU62 WZR

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,771 mi
Last recorded73,771 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 WZR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 23 Sep 2025 73,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 67,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 67,349 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 60,950 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 60,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,744 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT HAS PIN HOLE

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 52,744 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT HAS PIN HOLE

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No coolant in expansion tank

Pass 22 Sep 2018 37,994 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage with stepped wear in tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight stepped wear in tread

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,603 miles

Nearside Front tire has outer sidewall damage

Fail 5 Sep 2017 24,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidwall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads looking low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tire has outer sidewall damage

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WU62 WZR is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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WU62 WZR is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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