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SY62 PYO

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,793 mi
Last recorded120,793 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 PYO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 120,793 miles

Axle corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 120,789 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Axle corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,704 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 110,704 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 103,157 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 103,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 97,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 90,197 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,999 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2021 83,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,629 miles

Offside Front Seat tilt inop

Fail 6 Jan 2020 76,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat tilt inop

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,568 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,565 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,270 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 62,270 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,467 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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SY62 PYO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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SY62 PYO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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