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YR62 OFS

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,053 mi
Last recorded127,053 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OFS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,053 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2023 127,053 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,297 miles

Oversills fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 117,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oversills fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,234 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 106,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,903 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 4 Sep 2020 95,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,216 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,370 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,575 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

front exhaust mount detached

Fail 1 Sep 2017 58,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

front exhaust mount detached

Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,123 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 45,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,047 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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YR62 OFS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OFS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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