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YR12 NXU

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NXU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 69,195 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 69,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,538 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 66,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,578 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 63,578 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 61,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 61,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,312 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 52,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,987 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 42,987 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,685 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 38,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 34,003 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,470 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,479 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 NXU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White 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 NXU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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