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WU62 XEB

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,113 mi
Last recorded197,113 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 XEB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 197,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 191,980 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mounting corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 191,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mounting corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 184,607 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 184,607 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 99,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,672 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 90,672 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,909 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 78,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall and shoulder multiple tares (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in treaded area ,tyre severly under inflated ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,526 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 68,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,539 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,076 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 24,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,374 miles

advise os lower sill trim loose

advise wiper condition starting to deteriorate

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 XEB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was WU62 XEB registered?

WU62 XEB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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