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YE12 EKT

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 88,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 86,835 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 86,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,562 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 84,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,152 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 83,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 74,387 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 44,871 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 32,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,957 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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YE12 EKT is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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YE12 EKT is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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