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YD12 NSZ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,339 mi
Last recorded93,339 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 NSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 93,339 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 93,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 81,774 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,823 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 80,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,199 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 64,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,481 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 56,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre & rear (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,736 miles

exhaust front hanger broken but still holding exhaust

o/s front tyre outer wall damaged but not exposing c ords

slight surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Fail 21 Feb 2017 49,736 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust front hanger broken but still holding exhaust

o/s front tyre outer wall damaged but not exposing c ords

slight surface rust on all 4 brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,002 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 NSZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NSZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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