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YC12 CXF

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,695 mi
Last recorded115,695 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 CXF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 110,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,584 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel filler flap damaged/insecure

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 101,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel filler flap damaged/insecure

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,865 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,159 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,933 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 66,933 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,099 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 52,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 46,073 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 May 2018 46,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe and rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,561 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 40,561 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,536 miles

front brake discs corrosion pitted outer edge inner face

rear discs coroded outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs corrosion pitted outer edge inner face

rear discs coroded outer edge

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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YC12 CXF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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YC12 CXF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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