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AY62 YLW

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YLW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 77,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 18 Aug 2025 71,760 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 111,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber incorrectly seated in hub assembly

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box hanger mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber incorrectly seated in hub assembly

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp taped over/covered

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber incorrectly seated in hub assembly

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp taped over/covered

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,353 miles

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

Nearside Front D.R.L Missing

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Incorrectly Seated

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

Offside Front D.R.L Taped Over

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 62,344 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing Strut Top Mount Incomplete (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front D.R.L Missing

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Incorrectly Seated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front D.R.L Taped Over

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

Offside Front Shock Absorber Incorrectly Seated

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,389 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUT ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 48,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,485 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,244 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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AY62 YLW 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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AY62 YLW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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