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YD12 CRU

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,829 mi
Last recorded168,829 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 168,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 162,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 159,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 159,549 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 148,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 137,068 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 119,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,073 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 115,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn to the extent that tyre structure is exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 95,737 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner wishbone bushes perishing/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

limited remaining handbrake reserve travel

Pass 2 May 2018 76,582 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2017 54,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 33,402 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 26,890 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 26,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center and rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 14,603 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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YD12 CRU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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YD12 CRU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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