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YR12 JTX

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,898 mi
Last recorded113,898 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 JTX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 113,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 107,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 101,861 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 92,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,552 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 85,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,118 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective brackets corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,484 miles

Coolant leak stat housing ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 66,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak stat housing ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,364 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,153 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,940 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 26,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JTX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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