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YG12 HKD

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,626 mi
Last recorded110,626 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 HKD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 110,626 miles

Lower engine mount slightly worn

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,015 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 102,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 93,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,487 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,929 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 80,929 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

bracket broken on rear exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,419 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,888 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,987 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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YG12 HKD is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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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YG12 HKD is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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