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YP62 KYU

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,778 mi
Last recorded78,778 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 KYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 78,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 78,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSI RAIL BY REAR AXLE FRONT MOUNTS STARTING TO CORRODE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER MOUNTS CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSI RAIL BY REAR AXLE FRONT MOUNTS STARTING TO CORRODE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 72,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail HOSE BY REAR AXLE FRONT MOUNTS (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail HOSE BY REAR AXLE FRONT MOUNTS (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSI RAIL BY REAR AXLE FRONT MOUNTS STARTING TO CORRODE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER MOUNTS CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSI RAIL BY REAR AXLE FRONT MOUNTS STARTING TO CORRODE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,767 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,946 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 59,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,010 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 59,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 29 Jul 2019 57,226 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inside edge close to sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,138 miles

Front front brake disks corroded on inner braking surface

Fail 20 Jul 2018 54,138 miles

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

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

Front front brake disks corroded on inner braking surface

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,889 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,701 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 47,701 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 11 Nov 2015 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged kerb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged kerb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 42,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged kerb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged kerb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 42,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KYU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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