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YE62 XPJ

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,298 mi
Last recorded120,298 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 120,298 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 120,298 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn and perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,305 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSF wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 109,305 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSF wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,150 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 94,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 65,370 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 19 Aug 2017 65,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,886 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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YE62 XPJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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YE62 XPJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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