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YP12 RPO

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,672 mi
Last recorded106,672 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 RPO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 106,672 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

This vehicle has outstanding recall contact citroen for information and arrange a free repair

Fail 28 Aug 2025 106,672 miles

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

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

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

This vehicle has outstanding recall contact citroen for information and arrange a free repair

Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,492 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 102,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,706 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded , (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded , (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,637 miles

diagnostic plug n/w .

Fail 25 Aug 2022 94,636 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken . (6.1.2 (a))

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

diagnostic plug n/w .

Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,276 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre fitted incorrectly inside facing outside

Fail 25 Aug 2021 91,121 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre fitted incorrectly inside facing outside

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,915 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,671 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 67,668 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv joint noisy

Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,079 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 51,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,035 miles

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

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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YP12 RPO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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YP12 RPO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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