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YC12 CXS

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 CXS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 88,243 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,207 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 84,207 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2023 79,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 77,158 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,903 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,215 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,899 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 59,899 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,040 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 57,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,325 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
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YC12 CXS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC12 CXS registered?

YC12 CXS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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