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YK12 CLS

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,219 mi
Last recorded113,219 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 CLS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 113,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 100,908 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 100,907 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure fexible pipe split and blowing reqs new system from cat back (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror has temporary repair ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 91,041 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror has temporary repair ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi damaged / deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also tyre has a nail in tread 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8 mm 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 85,092 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1.0mm 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi damaged / deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also tyre has a nail in tread 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8 mm 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 77,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside on outer sidewall (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Sill trim loose / damage to outer sill

Offside Rear Road wheel damage to outer rim

Offside Sill trim loose

Oil level low / oil residue lower engine

Fail 30 Jan 2021 77,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside on outer sidewall (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Sill trim loose / damage to outer sill

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

Offside Rear Road wheel damage to outer rim

Offside Sill trim loose

Oil level low / oil residue lower engine

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,775 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 70,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,302 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 13,049 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 12,808 miles

Front both tyres are worn at edges of the tread

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

bonnet catch is slightly degraded

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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YK12 CLS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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YK12 CLS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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