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YT12 MVR

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,928 mi
Last recorded36,928 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 MVR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 36,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 36,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 33,754 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 33,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 31,906 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 31,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,670 miles

COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM.

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING,ADVISE INSPECTION A.S.A.P (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ONE OF TWO BACK EXHAUST BOX HANGING BRACKETS RUSTED OFF ,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 26,401 miles

COOLANT LOW IN EXPANSION TANK.

NSR & OSF TYRE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

NSR & OSF TYRES HEAVILY CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS.(195-55X16T)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE 4 MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

OSF TYRE ON 3 MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 26,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LOW IN EXPANSION TANK.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ,LIPPED & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR & OSF TYRE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

NSR & OSF TYRES HEAVILY CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS.(195-55X16T)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE 4 MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

OSF TYRE ON 3 MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 24,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER HAS SNAPPED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

NSR & OSF TYRE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL.(195-55X16T)

Nearside Lower NS LOWER PLASTIC SILL TRIM MISSING.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,013 miles

EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF BACK BOX.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN & PADS ABOUT 60% WORN.

NSR TYRE 2011 YEAR,PERISHING & CRACKING. 195-55X16V

OSF TYRE 2011 YEAR,PERISHING & CRACKING.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 36,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED OFF BACK BOX.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN & PADS ABOUT 60% WORN.

NSR TYRE 2011 YEAR,PERISHING & CRACKING. 195-55X16V

OSF TYRE 2011 YEAR,PERISHING & CRACKING.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 20,539 miles

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

exhaust mounting corroded away from exhaust

front brake pads worn low, discs in very poor condition - worn, grooved, corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall heavily perished/cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2017 20,529 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

exhaust mounting corroded away from exhaust

front brake pads worn low, discs in very poor condition - worn, grooved, corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall heavily perished/cracked

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 17,759 miles

front brake discs grooved/corroded/worn

items removed from driver's view

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn, grooved and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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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YT12 MVR 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 70.6%.

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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YT12 MVR is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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