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YX62 XNE

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,486 mi
Last recorded91,486 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 91,486 miles

Coil spring corroded (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))

Handbrake just met requirements

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,314 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 83,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,968 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 73,609 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,033 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 66,844 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective fitted to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2021 60,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 53,987 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,469 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 38,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,991 miles

Rear brake discs inner faces grooved and corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 32,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs inner faces grooved and corroded

both front tyres inner edges badly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,864 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front cv boot slight leak off grease from clip

Offside Front top shock mount slight play

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front cv boot slight leak off grease from clip

Offside Front top shock mount slight play

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,302 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 36,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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 XNE is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XNE is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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