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YS12 AWJ

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,889 mi
Last recorded129,889 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 129,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,002 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 118,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose in hub. possible damage to hub (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 109,725 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 101,878 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,414 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,627 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 73,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,937 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,528 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 52,160 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,126 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken/fractured but system supported

slight play in steering rack on ns

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,712 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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YS12 AWJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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YS12 AWJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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