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YH62 WYL

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,532 mi
Last recorded104,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 WYL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 104,532 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 104,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 96,196 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 95,853 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 84,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,314 miles

Front ( BOTH FRONT DAY RUINING LAMP NOT WORKING)

Nearside Front Outer ( TYRE TREAD WORN)

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

Offside Front ( OUTER TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY WORN)

Fail 2 Feb 2023 78,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both front (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front ( BOTH FRONT DAY RUINING LAMP NOT WORKING)

Nearside Front Outer ( TYRE TREAD WORN)

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

Offside Front ( OUTER TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY WORN)

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 71,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,048 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 67,959 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,444 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,561 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 49,348 miles

Centre exhaust bracket weakened

Pass 8 Oct 2016 41,252 miles

front exhaust hanger bracket lower end side broken but the system still adequately supported

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components under side

Fail 8 Oct 2016 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner egde very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust hanger bracket lower end side broken but the system still adequately supported

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 24 Oct 2015 32,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust hanger broken, but system still adequately supported.

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 WYL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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YH62 WYL is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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