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YA12 WJE

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,644 mi
Last recorded96,644 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 WJE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,346 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,171 miles

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from screen ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges. 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 86,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from screen ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges. 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 72,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,888 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension bush failing, rubber bush suffering with age related cracking and tearing. (rear bush)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 60,888 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension bush failing, rubber bush suffering with age related cracking and tearing. (rear bush)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 33,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,207 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,723 miles

front discs grooved on inner edges

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 WJE is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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What year was YA12 WJE registered?

YA12 WJE is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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