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YS61 XRM

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,627 mi
Last recorded80,627 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,627 miles

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

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

fuel line cleaner

Fail 5 Feb 2026 80,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working possibly motor (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel line cleaner

Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,668 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 78,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 73,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 73,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,454 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 71,454 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,091 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 66,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,575 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre damage to sidewalls due to under inflation

Fail 16 Feb 2017 59,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre damage to sidewalls due to under inflation

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,597 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 XRM is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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