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YC12 TFZ

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,315 miles

Offside Front wheel arch loose at front to bumper

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 82,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted wheel badly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch loose at front to bumper

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 77,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 77,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 71,320 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,246 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,164 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 52,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 49,225 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 49,225 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,117 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective & Rear bracket welds broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,987 miles

Central Front Damage to front grill causing it to be loose

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Cuts to side wall of tyre but no cords showing

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

Offside Front Cuts to side wall of tyre but no cords showing

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket snapped off but exhaust still suported

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 38,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Front Damage to front grill causing it to be loose

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Cuts to side wall of tyre but no cords showing

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

Offside Front Cuts to side wall of tyre but no cords showing

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket snapped off but exhaust still suported

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,989 miles

Front number plate has post code missing

Rear number plate has post code missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,484 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 26,484 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 TFZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TFZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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