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YH12 FHY

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,270 mi
Last recorded140,270 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 FHY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 140,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,666 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,311 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 112,294 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,538 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Jan 2021 92,538 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Feb 2020 88,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,503 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,526 miles

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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YH12 FHY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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What year was YH12 FHY registered?

YH12 FHY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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