CarVerify

Free Car Check

P22 PYY

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,348 mi
Last recorded138,348 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 PYY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 138,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2026 102,134 miles

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 24 Sep 2025 126,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/55-17 98vxl (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 126,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/55-17 98vxl (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 96,178 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outa sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 95,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outa sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 113,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 78,077 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 May 2024 78,076 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2023 72,483 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 72,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,373 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 85,362 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shocks corroded both sides

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 73,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,004 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

steering rack has a mist of oil

Fail 20 Sep 2019 68,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

steering rack has a mist of oil

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,869 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,869 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2018 55,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 55,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,017 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,661 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Rear exhaust support

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,333 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 35,333 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,409 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 26,409 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P22 PYY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P22 PYY?

You can check the full history of P22 PYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P22 PYY registered?

P22 PYY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is P22 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 PYY shows 36 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P22 PYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P22 PYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.