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WR61 LYJ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,025 mi
Last recorded99,025 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 99,025 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EXHAUST POOR

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 96,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 92,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 88,831 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 88,825 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 85,297 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 85,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,157 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 78,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,406 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 71,406 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,322 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 46,520 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 46,520 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,147 miles

both rear tyres low 2.5mm

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still surported

Pass 17 Jan 2015 24,213 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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WR61 LYJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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.

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WR61 LYJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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