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YH12 XCJ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,587 mi
Last recorded124,587 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 124,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both inner rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **worn smooth edges and very close to limit** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **worn smooth edges and very close to limit** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,081 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all 4 inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion all over the car

Fail 17 Feb 2025 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all 4 inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion all over the car

Pass 26 Feb 2024 115,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 115,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 108,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 108,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,768 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2022 100,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working 1 offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,079 miles

Central rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip within Drivers view swept area (Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 89,079 miles

Central rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip within Drivers view swept area (Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 79,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 72,171 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 72,122 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure all hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 63,829 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 63,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 53,284 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 42,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 34,071 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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YH12 XCJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XCJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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