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YH62 MXB

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,165 mi
Last recorded86,165 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,165 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 86,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 77,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 71,570 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 71,570 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 66,124 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 66,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,318 miles

Coolant Leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 62,318 miles

Coolant Leak

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,701 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,700 miles

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))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,048 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,835 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 29,478 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 29,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,210 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Screw in tread osr tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2016 24,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 18,277 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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YH62 MXB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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What year was YH62 MXB registered?

YH62 MXB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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