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YX62 OWC

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,508 mi
Last recorded158,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OWC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 158,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 158,508 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))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 152,219 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 152,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 139,017 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 130,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 130,555 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,412 miles

Manufacturers emissions plate limit has been deliberately tampered with

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (from front to rear pipes to axle) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 114,523 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 114,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,538 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,538 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure broken mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,691 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 88,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,447 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,085 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 64,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Statutory seat belt missing Centre belt covered by seat cover (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,789 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 OWC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White 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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YX62 OWC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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