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YR12 NYC

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,279 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 82,229 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant temp gauge indicating engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,961 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 73,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 69,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexi pipe starting to perish

Fail 26 Jan 2022 65,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi pipe starting to perish

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,471 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 62,471 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 56,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,898 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 38,898 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

water leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 29,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,720 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)

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 NYC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 NYC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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