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YF12 AVO

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,901 mi
Last recorded119,901 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AVO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 119,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 116,480 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 112,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn - nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,732 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section - forward hanger broken and rear hanger missing - exhaust resting on forward plastic under tray (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn - nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 93,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,326 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 90,326 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,224 miles

n/s/r Tyre feathered inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords can see cords were puncture has been repaired also tyre has worn uneven inner edge 1.4mm (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r Tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2016 43,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,810 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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YF12 AVO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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YF12 AVO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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