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YD12 PVT

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,866 mi
Last recorded111,866 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 PVT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2024 111,866 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 111,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,213 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 111,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 109,694 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 109,694 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 98,269 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2021 98,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,038 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 22 Jun 2020 81,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,198 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 62,198 miles

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

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 50,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 50,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not reach cords.205/45r17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2017 42,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not reach cords.205/45r17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,351 miles

covers on outer sills

n/s rear and o/s front tyres getting low

o/s rear tyre starting to get low on edges

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 35,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting bracket broken off (7.1.1)

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

covers on outer sills

n/s rear and o/s front tyres getting low

o/s rear tyre starting to get low on edges

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 27,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PVT is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PVT is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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