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YX62 OVP

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,317 mi
Last recorded76,317 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OVP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 76,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,814 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 73,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 65,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section/back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,432 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR,NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 54,325 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 54,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,788 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 49,788 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 45,516 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 40,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 36,163 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,019 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 OVP is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVP is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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