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YR62 DMV

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,749 mi
Last recorded78,749 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 DMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,749 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 77,147 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged snapped. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure taped - needs to be more secure. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to limits attention advised. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease - still preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to limits attention advised. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease - still preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front top mount bearing slight play attention advised.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS, ON LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 64,757 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS, ON LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,897 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 53,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2022 53,771 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 46,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,831 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 41,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,329 miles

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 35,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear (7.1.1)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,813 miles

205 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 31,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount (7.1.1)

205 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 25,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 25,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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YR62 DMV 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 50%.

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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YR62 DMV is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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