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WV12 MXB

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,972 mi
Last recorded49,972 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 49,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,486 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 47,398 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 45,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread blocks and sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting corroded / broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 45,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread blocks and sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting corroded / broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 44,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,314 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 42,314 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 40,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 37,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on outer edge, central tread @ 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on edges, central tread @ 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,308 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken away from system. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 28,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,392 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 24,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,661 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,143 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 MXB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was WV12 MXB registered?

WV12 MXB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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