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Y15 JMM

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,268 mi
Last recorded38,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 JMM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 38,268 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 38,268 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 36,130 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 33,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 31,135 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess FRAYING (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess FRAYING (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 31,135 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess FRAYING (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess FRAYING (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 29,156 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 29,156 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,603 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 24,070 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 24,070 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,757 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 33,757 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 17,321 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 11,422 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 11,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,496 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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Y15 JMM is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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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Y15 JMM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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