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YH62 MXE

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,369 mi
Last recorded95,369 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 MXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 85,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,813 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,166 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play X2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust system corroded centre mounts broken but still supported

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,336 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded front mount broken but still supported

foot brake anti-slip pad slightly worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped swept area

Fail 15 Oct 2016 52,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded front mount broken but still supported

foot brake anti-slip pad slightly worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped swept area

Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,802 miles

covers fitted

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall which has been glued up

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 MXE is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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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YH62 MXE is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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