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YC62 DYW

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,195 mi
Last recorded89,195 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 DYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,195 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2024 83,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 77,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,914 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,059 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and has some small cuts to sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,845 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 14,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YC62 DYW is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YC62 DYW registered?

YC62 DYW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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