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YX62 OWO

2012 Citroen DS3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,095 mi
Last recorded66,095 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 OWO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 66,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front bush delaminating rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front bush delaminating front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 66,085 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer disc pad lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted disc pad lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front bush delaminating rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front bush delaminating front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,082 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush delaminating, rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,674 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

front suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,647 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 54,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 51,807 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 51,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,940 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,697 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 26,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front & centre brackets corroded & broken (7.1.1)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 15,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,780 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 OWO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Bronze 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 OWO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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