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YT62 BYY

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BYY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 108,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 108,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 108,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,025 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 63,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,869 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 57,869 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,016 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 45,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,627 miles

2 x front brake discs lipped/ worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inside sidewall deteriorated ( poss been run deflated

Fail 31 Aug 2017 39,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre/rear exhaust mounting corroded/ broken (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

2 x front brake discs lipped/ worn

2 x rear brake discs corroded/worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inside sidewall deteriorated ( poss been run deflated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 30,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 23,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 23,282 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust support broken off (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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YT62 BYY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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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YT62 BYY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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