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YX62 OVW

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,176 mi
Last recorded129,176 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 129,176 miles

nsr osr discs slightly corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror on seat ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn more both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arms rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,811 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 123,807 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 117,744 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 117,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,024 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 110,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,392 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,427 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,427 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,911 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 66,911 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,262 miles

front exhaust support bracket snapped

rear exhaust support bracket snapped

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,051 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 39,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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YX62 OVW is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OVW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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