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YB12 DDF

2012 Citroen DS3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,157 mi
Last recorded111,157 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 DDF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 111,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

auxiliary belt slightly worn.

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 15 Sep 2025 111,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

auxiliary belt slightly worn.

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 96,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 77,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 77,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,587 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 59,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,119 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,605 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 35,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 13,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YB12 DDF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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YB12 DDF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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