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YD62 TYF

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 TYF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,925 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 70,925 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,282 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 57,898 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 57,898 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 53,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 42,949 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 35,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 35,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 24,890 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 24,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,905 miles

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

rear exhaust box foward bracket cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2016 21,905 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box foward bracket cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 17,402 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TYF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TYF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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