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WV12 YCR

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,012 mi
Last recorded127,012 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 127,012 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 127,012 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,913 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 119,913 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,327 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 110,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,875 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 98,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND EXPOSING CORDS. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,290 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 88,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x exhaust mounts broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,635 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 78,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,043 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 69,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,105 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,252 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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WV12 YCR is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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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WV12 YCR is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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