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YG12 UZA

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UZA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 86,059 miles

Corrosion heavy on chassis and components

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto exhaust Possible fumes or fire hazard (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 86,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion heavy on chassis and components

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto exhaust Possible fumes or fire hazard (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure nsr nut and washer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 82,599 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone Rear Bush and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasse Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 82,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone Rear Bush and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasse Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Short Hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 78,645 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Short Hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,890 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 73,883 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 68,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 58,775 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,461 miles

Coolant leak around oil cooler ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 51,461 miles

Offside Front 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak around oil cooler ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,088 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 27,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,748 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UZA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UZA is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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