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WV12 UUL

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,296 mi
Last recorded87,296 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 UUL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 87,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 81,784 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 81,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped lamp in-operative (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 75,224 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 71,350 miles

Nearside washer jet low on power

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

Pass 24 May 2022 65,340 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,364 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 57,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,532 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox hanger fractured

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,839 miles

Rear exhaust silencer front mount weld fractured. Exhaust still secure at present.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,893 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 UUL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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