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YC12 UAN

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,348 mi
Last recorded109,348 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UAN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 109,348 miles

Nearside Front Slight play top sock absorber mount

Offside Front Inner wheel arch chafing on track rob end

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm inner (back) bush slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm inner (back) bush slightly cracking

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 106,772 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm inner (back) bush slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm inner (back) bush slightly cracking

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,996 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 60,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UAN is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UAN is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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