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YG62 LZU

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,991 mi
Last recorded139,991 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 LZU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 139,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust has been repaired and is generally corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2025 139,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust has been repaired and is generally corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,868 miles

front link pin boots perished

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/f wishbone rear bush unbonding

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 27 Jun 2023 132,564 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 124,051 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 123,751 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 116,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 116,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 110,725 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount noise when turning lock to lock

Fail 1 Jul 2020 110,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top mount noise when turning lock to lock

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill moulding loose

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,117 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,117 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,163 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb inop (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequatley supported

Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequatley supported

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,322 miles

front wishbone bushes are slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,974 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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YG62 LZU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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YG62 LZU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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