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YR12 BFY

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,265 mi
Last recorded147,265 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BFY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 147,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 137,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 116,476 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 116,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,355 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 85,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 77,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2021 67,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2020 58,411 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 58,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,406 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,743 miles

Front Corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Rear Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,855 miles

Coolant level low

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2015 9,599 miles

Exhaust rear mounting before silencer broken. Exhaust adequatly supported

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 BFY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YR12 BFY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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