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WV12 CPO

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 CPO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,489 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 92,477 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 79,551 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,332 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 71,330 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 64,288 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/45R17

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,330 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

No print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 12 Dec 2018 58,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,078 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,048 miles

front exhaust mount adrift but system still adequately supported at time of inspection

under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 49,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust mount adrift but system still adequately supported at time of inspection

under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,174 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,247 miles

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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WV12 CPO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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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WV12 CPO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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