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YC12 MVM

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,090 mi
Last recorded77,090 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MVM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 77,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 70,362 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 65,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 57,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 57,717 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))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 49,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 41,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 35,022 miles

Rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 10 May 2019 28,221 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 23,553 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 23,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets corroded off (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 19 May 2017 19,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 13,666 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 8,023 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 MVM is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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YC12 MVM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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