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YR12 NZD

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,405 mi
Last recorded139,405 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NZD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 139,405 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose and slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 139,405 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose and slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 132,925 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 120,859 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 120,859 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 110,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,119 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 99,119 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 93,600 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 93,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,640 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 83,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,456 miles

exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 9 Feb 2018 71,456 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 19 Jan 2018 70,707 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front lower arm rear bushs ./ worn ./ (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

exhuast system mont corroded away stilll secuire time of test ./

rear inner brake pads look low not fully visible ./ corroson lip on brake discs ./

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded off but the exhaust is still supported

Fail 25 Jan 2016 44,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded off but the exhaust is still supported

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,450 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 NZD is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NZD is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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