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YP12 UNW

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,386 mi
Last recorded77,386 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 UNW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,386 miles

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2025 70,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,424 miles

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

subframe to front sub frame and nsr spring

Fail 9 Apr 2024 65,418 miles

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

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

subframe to front sub frame and nsr spring

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,590 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,682 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 60,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,440 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 54,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,214 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,732 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 43,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2016 41,687 miles

engine covers & under-trays fit

Fail 14 May 2016 41,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front & rear brkts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers & under-trays fit

Fail 20 May 2015 32,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhoust bracket broken at rear silencer, still supported

Pass 20 May 2015 32,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhoust bracket broken at rear silencer, still 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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YP12 UNW is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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