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WV12 FRO

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,723 mi
Last recorded104,723 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 FRO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,723 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,411 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

advise replacement of both front tyres

Fail 15 Oct 2024 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

advise replacement of both front tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting brackets adrift/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,736 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,067 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,658 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken about to pierce tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs ( nearside scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 68,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs ( nearside scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ewar ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and centre tread worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 58,095 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ewar ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and centre tread worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,444 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 47,444 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,077 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear on edges (not within measured area

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2015 21,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FRO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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WV12 FRO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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