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YF12 AXU

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,002 mi
Last recorded69,002 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 69,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear on both rear brake pads, spring sitting out of caliper

Fail 7 Oct 2025 69,000 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front mounting snapped, rear mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear on both rear brake pads, spring sitting out of caliper

Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,435 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 65,435 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))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,634 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 61,634 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket detached from pipe centre bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,242 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,698 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 57,698 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket detached from pipe - centre bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,812 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting on front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear screen wash not working

Fail 31 Jul 2020 56,812 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting on front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear screen wash not working

Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 51,530 miles

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))

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2018 51,530 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,328 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 31,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,365 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 23,364 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 AXU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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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YF12 AXU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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