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AJ12 YPP

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,830 mi
Last recorded161,830 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YPP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 161,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly misshapen

Various exhaust brackets are corroded off but exhaust is still secure

Pass 12 Sep 2022 143,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Oyer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 135,463 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,942 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 126,845 miles

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

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

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

Dampness around fuel tank no leak found

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 119,583 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 119,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,182 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 91,182 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,412 miles

engine oil leak

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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AJ12 YPP is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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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AJ12 YPP is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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