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2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 VPN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 111,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,554 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 103,530 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,529 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 100,500 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 97,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 97,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,883 miles

exhaust hangers broken middle section and back box but still secure

Fail 4 Oct 2021 95,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust hangers broken middle section and back box but still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,505 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 93,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,870 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 86,863 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,870 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,849 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 52,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,188 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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YT62 VPN is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VPN is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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