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YX62 OTZ

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,626 mi
Last recorded105,626 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 105,626 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))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 105,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached ADVICE DO NOT DRIVE. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Unable to check nearside front suspension or steering components due to excessive play from shock absorber and hub.

Pass 6 Feb 2021 88,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,654 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2020 78,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,860 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 73,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,389 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,391 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 63,391 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,351 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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YX62 OTZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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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YX62 OTZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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