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YE12 PLO

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,091 mi
Last recorded94,091 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 PLO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp mount broken

Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,724 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 86,836 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 82,645 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,430 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly weeping grease

Fail 18 Jan 2021 72,430 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly weeping grease

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,611 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,589 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 66,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 64,699 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 55,039 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 55,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 44,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,701 miles

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

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 PLO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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