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YS12 LVB

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 88,299 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,844 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,643 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 6 Mar 2023 82,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 slight brake bind

Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,940 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 75,940 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,924 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,326 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,286 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 LVB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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YS12 LVB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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