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YP62 BVM

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 BVM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 93,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,963 miles

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2024 87,963 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 82,473 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,723 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,218 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 65,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,364 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 57,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 48,764 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2018 48,764 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,546 miles

Exhaust bracket front of rear silencer missing,

Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,472 miles

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

Exhaust bracket front of rear silencer missing,

Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,796 miles

centre hanger missing off exhaust but still secure

Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,322 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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YP62 BVM is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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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YP62 BVM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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