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WX12 FYC

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,217 mi
Last recorded148,217 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 148,217 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 148,217 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 143,854 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 140,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 132,677 miles

both bottom arm bushes cracked.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 132,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both bottom arm bushes cracked.

Pass 4 Jun 2022 119,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,125 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads low 3/5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust hangers corroded/broken

Fail 1 Jun 2021 96,125 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads low 3/5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust hangers corroded/broken

Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,122 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 86,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,847 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 48,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,116 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces pitted.

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 30,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,195 miles

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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WX12 FYC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow 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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WX12 FYC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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