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Y12 HEL

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 HEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,478 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 May 2026 78,478 miles

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

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

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

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 28 Apr 2025 68,788 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 68,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 60,258 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 60,258 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 52,677 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2023 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2022 46,220 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 46,220 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 33,182 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 33,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 23,930 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 23,930 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 23,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 23,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 22,629 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 22,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 21,715 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,292 miles

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Rear nail in tyre edge

Pass 19 May 2015 16,087 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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Y12 HEL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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Y12 HEL is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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