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Y4 LDB

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,920 mi
Last recorded108,920 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 LDB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 108,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 82,097 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 72,282 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 72,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,843 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 60,843 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken / insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,828 miles

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))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,302 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,519 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 51,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,538 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,621 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 38,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y4 LDB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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Y4 LDB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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