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YR12 BDY

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BDY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 84,549 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 84,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,348 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 77,348 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,193 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 76,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,493 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,905 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,511 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,771 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc inner face worn

offside and nearside rear brake disc worn

Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,250 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL showing signs of corrosion and wear (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 47,206 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL showing signs of corrosion and wear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,677 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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YR12 BDY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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What year was YR12 BDY registered?

YR12 BDY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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