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YY12 BDF

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,926 mi
Last recorded72,926 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 BDF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,926 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 72,925 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 60,105 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,802 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 44,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,569 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre will repair ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 24,735 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 24,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and heavily worn. (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn. (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,640 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces grooved

Nearside front tyre around 3mm

Pass 13 Nov 2014 10,110 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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YY12 BDF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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YY12 BDF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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