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WV12 PWY

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1568cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,120 mi
Last recorded69,120 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 PWY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,568cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 69,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 69,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 65,537 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side Skirt/Trim Loose But Secure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged @ Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 65,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side Skirt/Trim Loose But Secure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged @ Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023
Fail 18 Aug 2023

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,985 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 56,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread getting low, and on 2.3mm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 52,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread getting low, and on 2.3mm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,681 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 47,666 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 42,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,994 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 35,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 28,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,055 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 21,055 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,079 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 PWY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,568cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PWY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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