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YE61 ZGA

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,572 mi
Last recorded79,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 ZGA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 79,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 79,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong way round with side (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong way with sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,824 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 73,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,491 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 71,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,347 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 64,091 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 59,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 59,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,440 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,835 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,757 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 39,757 miles

Stop lamp not working Left (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 30,755 miles

Exhaust system supported insecure

Nearside Front tyre cut but on cord exposed

Fail 11 Feb 2017 30,755 miles

Exhaust system supported insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cut but on cord exposed

Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,151 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,303 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 15,303 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE61 ZGA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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YE61 ZGA is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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