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YH12 MZJ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 110,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 110,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section of exhaust blowing\leaking exhaust gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 104,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 104,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 92,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 73,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear exhaust section corroded

coolant level low

Fail 3 Aug 2020 66,240 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear exhaust section corroded

coolant level low

Pass 1 May 2019 54,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 205/45 x17 y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met @ 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 46,449 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 44,910 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 44,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 39,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,499 miles

child seat fitted belts not checked

exhaust mountings need repairing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounts corroded

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 MZJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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