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YG12 UYZ

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,449 mi
Last recorded89,449 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 89,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,989 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 71,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,878 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,337 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 30 Sep 2016 44,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,435 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 38,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,314 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)

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 UYZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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YG12 UYZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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