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WK12 YSH

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,306 mi
Last recorded142,306 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 YSH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 142,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing - inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 142,306 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear securing brackets - snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing - inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 130,332 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 130,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 114,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,652 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,642 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 95,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 83,700 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 83,700 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,071 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 80,071 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,907 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,808 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre sealant past expiry date 10/2015

Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre sealant past expiry date 10/2015

Pass 26 Mar 2016 54,844 miles

rear exhaust mount bracket detatched

Fail 26 Mar 2016 54,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount bracket detatched

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,362 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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WK12 YSH is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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WK12 YSH is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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