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YH12 MZG

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,491 mi
Last recorded107,491 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 MZG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 107,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 107,428 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 107,420 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,793 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 21 Mar 2022 100,791 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,884 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv joint noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2020 71,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 71,030 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,620 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit require changing

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly when rotated

Fail 8 Jan 2019 59,620 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly when rotated

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,018 miles

corrosion on edges of all brake discs

unable to see all pads clear

Pass 11 May 2016 43,634 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,414 miles

Outer sills fitted

Unable to see all pads

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 MZG is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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