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YS61 DTU

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,706 mi
Last recorded138,706 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 138,706 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 138,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 128,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 128,673 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,443 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 119,443 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 108,884 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 108,875 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,222 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 101,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,633 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 80,633 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,411 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 73,351 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,747 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 65,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,656 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear to be wearing thin...cannot see clearly to fully assess wear (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,663 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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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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YS61 DTU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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