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YD62 UCA

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,356 mi
Last recorded70,356 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 UCA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 70,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,520 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 61,520 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 45,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,754 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

Fail 26 May 2021 40,682 miles

Exhaust system insecure both front and rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,705 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 37,705 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 33,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 25,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 19,703 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 19,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,744 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 13,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UCA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey 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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YD62 UCA is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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