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YP62 KVC

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,213 mi
Last recorded62,213 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 KVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 62,213 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 62,212 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 54,227 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 50,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 46,805 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,883 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 42,845 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front & center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 36,699 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,550 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 31,531 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 17,842 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 15,184 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 KVC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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YP62 KVC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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