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YC12 TFU

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TFU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 94,096 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,416 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 73,416 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front and rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 73,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,743 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,782 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,752 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 54,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,427 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 47,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,490 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2015 27,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 27,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TFU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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.

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What year was YC12 TFU registered?

YC12 TFU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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