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YL12 EMF

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,170 mi
Last recorded188,170 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 188,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 188,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front is obvious its flat/low on perisher

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 108,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2023 99,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 90,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,112 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 77,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 66,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,694 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,990 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,733 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 36,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 32,416 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket rusted req welding up (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,618 miles

front and rear exhaust mounting detatched but system is still suported at this time

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 EMF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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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YL12 EMF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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