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YS12 UXO

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 UXO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 131,219 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 123,028 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 123,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,674 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 115,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,632 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,957 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip just inside in zone A/centre of screen (just 10mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 99,957 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters deteriorated/showing grey patches /reflective material not uniform (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split all way around driveshaft/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp & stop lamps seem to be reversed in operation/light intensity (bulb upside down?) (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed approx 10inch of cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip just inside in zone A/centre of screen (just 10mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear numberplate lamps dim but light up with position lamps 50% brightness (dirt inside lenses)

Pass 18 Mar 2021 90,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,010 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 81,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,567 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 35,148 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 UXO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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YS12 UXO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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