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YC62 LSF

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 LSF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 86,159 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Bothside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 85,783 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 85,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,506 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp rusting and broken but coming of (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp rusting and broken but coming of (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,006 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 84,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 83,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 75,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 61,001 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center section mounting breaking away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 61,001 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center section mounting breaking away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,617 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer mount has corroded off but the system still supported

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,411 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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YC62 LSF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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YC62 LSF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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