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YE12 OTK

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,595 mi
Last recorded55,595 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OTK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 55,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 15 Apr 2024 53,396 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 53,396 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,424 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 48,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 46,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,659 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 37,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 32,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 25,826 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 25,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 19,883 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 19,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 14,347 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 OTK is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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YE12 OTK is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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