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YR12 WMC

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,798 mi
Last recorded96,798 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WMC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 90,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,941 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 84,940 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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,929 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 80,929 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,641 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,641 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,128 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 72,019 miles

Nearside Body component insecure sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rearmost exhaust hanger coming away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,279 miles

Oil on engine under tray - possible leak

Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,983 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,983 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,722 miles

Engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2016 53,722 miles

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

Engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,045 miles

exhaust bracket fractured but still supported

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

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