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YR12 NYW

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,383 mi
Last recorded73,383 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 67,935 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 67,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,555 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 64,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,235 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 61,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 58,429 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear over axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,922 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 54,921 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,788 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 50,788 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,975 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,410 miles

N/s rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2016 41,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear brackets weld broken (7.1.1)

N/s rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,817 miles

front brake discs heavily pitted..inners

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket detached

Fail 24 Mar 2015 33,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs heavily pitted..inners

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket detached

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 NYW 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 61.1%.

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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What year was YR12 NYW registered?

YR12 NYW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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