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2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,407 mi
Last recorded93,407 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 GWP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 93,407 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 93,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 88,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 81,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,866 miles

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

radiator bottom mount damage

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,856 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 64,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 61,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 54,177 miles

Rear tail pipe front bracket snapped

auxiliary belt cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2019 54,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear tail pipe front bracket snapped

auxiliary belt cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,710 miles

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

Rear back box front mounting bracket snapped (however exhaust still supported )

Rear both rear wheels have slight brake bind

Fail 19 Mar 2018 46,710 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear back box front mounting bracket snapped (however exhaust still supported )

Rear both rear wheels have slight brake bind

Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,462 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting detached from pipe but exhaust is adequately supported.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,715 miles

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

rear exhaust mount fractured but still secure

water pump leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2016 31,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust mount fractured but still secure

water pump leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2015 22,653 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 22,653 miles

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

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 GWP is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GWP is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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