MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high not set (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO HIGHT CHECK DONE (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front strut incorrectly fitted in hub but not inscure needs twisting into line
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre front and centre rear exhaust mounting brackets broken off system (7.1.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav placed on nsf seat ...and air freshener onto gear shift
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear to be wearing thin...cannot see clearly to fully assess wear (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?
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YS61 DTU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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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What year was YS61 DTU registered?
YS61 DTU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 January 2012.
Is YS61 DTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YS61 DTU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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