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T1 YUP

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,649 mi
Last recorded162,649 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 YUP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 162,649 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking large end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 156,863 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 156,863 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 151,552 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and cracked tread 205 45 17 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 147,792 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 147,792 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 126,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel repaired by welding

Fail 6 May 2022 126,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel repaired by welding

Pass 18 May 2021 109,766 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bkt bkn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ,n/s/f also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 91,335 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 91,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 67,401 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 67,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer treads

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner tread

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,543 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T1 YUP 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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T1 YUP is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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