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YR62 HYC

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,529 mi
Last recorded133,529 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 133,529 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 133,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 121,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 121,260 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

coolant leak, waterpump?

Pass 19 Feb 2022 99,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 99,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,766 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken unlikely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 93,190 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 93,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,925 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 87,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,529 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge has a bulge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,588 miles

Offside Rear inner wall cracking

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 HYC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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YR62 HYC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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