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YR62 USX

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 99,480 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 99,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,593 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 88,586 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/f outer cv boot clip is missing on big end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os/f outer cv boot clip is missing on big end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn os/f outer cv joint knocking/clicking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket behind silencer has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc, showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn/scored/ corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ADVISE: rear exhaust bracket is heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,100 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 72,373 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 72,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,409 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 43,409 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,028 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 11 Oct 2016 37,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,638 miles

Rear 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 USX 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 USX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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