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Y40 PAF

2012 Citroen DS3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,837 mi
Last recorded136,837 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 PAF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 136,837 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror is slightly loose but still is secure

Nearside Rear Child seat carrier was in seat so wasn't able to test seat belt security

Various underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 133,371 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 122,981 miles

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

both rear brakes slight bind

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2023 122,981 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slight bind

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2022 110,831 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs corroded on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 110,831 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs corroded on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,631 miles

exhaust hinges corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2021 97,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust hinges corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,814 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 71,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,400 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

wiper blades will need replacing shortly

Pass 3 May 2016 49,809 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewalls

Offside Front Wiper smeary

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2015 42,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs rusty on inner surface

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs rusty on inner surface

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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Y40 PAF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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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Y40 PAF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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