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YD12 NGG

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,995 mi
Last recorded136,995 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 NGG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 136,995 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,863 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 129,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,814 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 120,638 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 114,339 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 114,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre - inner sidewall - starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre - worn inner edge

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

Nearside wiper blade - smearing

Offside Front tyre - inner sidewall - damaged - run flat

Rear exhaust mount - adrift - system supported

Fail 4 Nov 2021 108,725 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre - inner sidewall - starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre - worn inner edge

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

Nearside wiper blade - smearing

Offside Front tyre - inner sidewall - damaged - run flat

Rear exhaust mount - adrift - system supported

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 2 May 2019 92,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,631 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,260 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NGG is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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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YD12 NGG is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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