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SL12 HYK

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,930 mi
Last recorded66,930 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 HYK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 66,930 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 66,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 65,759 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 65,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc showing surface corrosion

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 64,116 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc showing surface corrosion

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 62,818 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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 disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 61,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 58,564 miles

Front exhaust securing bracket snapped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly outer, starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner, starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2019 56,238 miles

Front exhaust securing bracket snapped, exhaust slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers/under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2018 53,558 miles

both front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2017 50,988 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 50,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted.. (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,143 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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SL12 HYK is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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SL12 HYK is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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