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YL12 EEH

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 EEH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 46,260 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 46,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,298 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 43,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 42,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,141 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,064 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is showing cracks to the tread area

exhaust front mount corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,252 miles

Front tyres on 3 mm

Fail 5 Apr 2017 25,252 miles

Front tyres on 3 mm

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,897 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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YL12 EEH is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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What year was YL12 EEH registered?

YL12 EEH is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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