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WV12 FRN

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,038 mi
Last recorded143,038 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 FRN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 143,038 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 143,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 136,546 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 136,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 130,058 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 130,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 120,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 112,845 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 106,927 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,242 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 103,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 103,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,077 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 93,077 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective outer cover casing split (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front andrear brkts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front tyre inner edge close to cord exposure

Pass 4 Mar 2017 75,784 miles

Centre to rear exhaust mouting bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 2 Mar 2017 75,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre to rear exhaust mouting bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Front brake discs worn and inner faces in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Apr 2015 41,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 FRN is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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WV12 FRN is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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