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YR12 YVX

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,313 mi
Last recorded36,313 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 36,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 36,234 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 36,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 34,620 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,170 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 29,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,148 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 25,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,001 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 22,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,228 miles

NSF wiper worn

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YVX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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