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YC12 TZR

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,259 mi
Last recorded41,259 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TZR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 41,259 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 41,259 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear sets of pads below requirement, inner pads at both sides down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 39,446 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 39,404 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 37,367 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 33,629 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 33,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,417 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 41,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 21,634 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 21,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,613 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 13,621 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 13,621 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,661 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 TZR is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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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What year was YC12 TZR registered?

YC12 TZR is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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