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YS61 THZ

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

241,652 mi
Last recorded241,652 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 THZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 241,652 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint corroded//advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 241,649 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint corroded//advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 137,664 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 133,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside outer sill corroding.

Fail 12 May 2023 133,897 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

offside outer sill corroding.

Pass 11 May 2022 133,863 miles

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

front brake disc inner facings corroding.

Fail 10 May 2022 133,863 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc inner facings corroding.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 132,599 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 123,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 111,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check

Fail 24 Jan 2018 95,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR LIMITS (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,564 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 37,564 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 THZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 THZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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