CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC12 TZX

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

107,455 mi
Last recorded107,455 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TZX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 107,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 105,691 miles

Exhaust hanger broken rear box

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 105,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust hanger broken rear box

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 103,839 miles

Exhaust corroded rear hanger broken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock top mount noisy

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 103,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded rear hanger broken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock top mount noisy

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 101,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,322 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 91,075 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Slight play In Top Strut Mount

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very Slight Play in Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn To 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 74,670 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Slight play In Top Strut Mount

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very Slight Play in Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn To 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,749 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing worn but not excessive

Fail 16 Feb 2021 71,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top bearing worn but not excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 65,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,373 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 57,373 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2018 50,071 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 50,071 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,989 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 41,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear hangers broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,130 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 34,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,184 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 27,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC12 TZX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC12 TZX?

You can check the full history of YC12 TZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC12 TZX registered?

YC12 TZX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is YC12 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 TZX shows 25 tests with a 52% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC12 TZX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC12 TZX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.