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YD62 KXB

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,438 mi
Last recorded35,438 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 KXB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 35,438 miles

test under wet condition

Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,805 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 33,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage fouling inner wheel arch[splash guard]

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 32,011 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 32,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 30,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 28,320 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 28,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both near and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 25,656 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 25,656 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 24,313 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 22,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 21,293 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 21,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 18,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 18,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper blade poor

Pass 5 Sep 2015 15,136 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 15,136 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YD62 KXB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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YD62 KXB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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