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YR62 PKJ

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,486 mi
Last recorded69,486 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 PKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,486 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess metal mountings corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,822 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,157 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 58,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight castlelation inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,413 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 41,304 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 41,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,734 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 35,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut. 205/45R17. 88Y. Extra load. General Altimax Sport (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,464 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 23,464 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 154,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 154,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 PKJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PKJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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