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YP62 KYN

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,062 mi
Last recorded77,062 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 KYN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,062 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 77,060 miles

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,027 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 72,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 58,597 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 58,596 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 57,289 miles

gear box leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2022 57,289 miles

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

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

gear box leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2021 55,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 47,406 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 42,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped inner, inner wall split (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped inner, inner wall split (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 37,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2018 37,692 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2017 30,340 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 30,340 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,195 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 19,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KYN is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KYN is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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