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YY12 BDV

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,266 mi
Last recorded99,266 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 99,266 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 99,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,319 miles

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

Offside 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 21 Dec 2023 88,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 88,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,637 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 82,537 miles

Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 82,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,826 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 75,807 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,172 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,576 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 59,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,659 miles

n/s/ sill trim panel loose

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear brake discs corroded/ excessively pitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/ sill trim panel loose

n/s/f tyre on limit / bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear brake discs corroded/ excessively pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,147 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 43,029 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,651 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

rear brake discs poor inner face

Fail 25 Apr 2016 33,650 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

rear brake discs poor inner face

Pass 1 May 2015 25,293 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 BDV is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BDV is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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