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YA12 UPS

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,730 mi
Last recorded62,730 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UPS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 62,730 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side should replace (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower suspension arm outer bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2024 60,363 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 57,483 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 54,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 51,905 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 51,851 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 46,924 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 46,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2019 38,476 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 38,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,605 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,878 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 20,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to inspect rear inner pad thickness

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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YA12 UPS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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YA12 UPS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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