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YX62 XXN

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 XXN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 87,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 77,511 miles

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 77,511 miles

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

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 67,039 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both rear axle mountings corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 55,767 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp misted up

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,226 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,633 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

exhaust mounting broke away still supported

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,210 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 36,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,039 miles

screw in tyre ns/r

Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,573 miles

no emissions printout due to vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 26 Sep 2015 20,771 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 XXN is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was YX62 XXN registered?

YX62 XXN is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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