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YS12 GNX

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,076 mi
Last recorded107,076 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 GNX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 107,076 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 107,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,840 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 97,195 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes staring to separate from fixings

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracks on side wall

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 20 May 2024 97,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front suspension arm bushes staring to separate from fixings

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracks on side wall

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2023 89,513 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 89,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 85,147 miles

Offside rear tyre inside edge has slightly cracks not with any visible cord

Pass 24 May 2021 83,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,789 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,012 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm wearing outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,772 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,195 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 GNX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was YS12 GNX registered?

YS12 GNX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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