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YE12 VNS

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,690 mi
Last recorded108,690 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VNS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 108,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 108,007 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres badly worn on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 102,880 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 102,339 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 86,058 miles

Coolant leak dripping onto floor ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 86,058 miles

Coolant leak dripping onto floor ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to side walls due to tyre being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 78,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to side walls due to tyre being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,768 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 69,768 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,241 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VNS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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