CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB12 DEU

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 DEU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 90,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant level very low

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven inner tread

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,710 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Both tyres out of shape inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2022 75,710 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Both tyres out of shape inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,365 miles

both rear tyres inner outer shape

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 69,365 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres inner outer shape

Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,521 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,919 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Lower part of middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Lower part of front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner part of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,523 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 46,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,683 miles

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
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB12 DEU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB12 DEU?

You can check the full history of YB12 DEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB12 DEU registered?

YB12 DEU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is YB12 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 DEU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB12 DEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB12 DEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.