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YY12 FJE

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,115 mi
Last recorded128,115 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FJE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,115 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 116,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 106,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 83,369 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,079 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,487 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 71,487 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,783 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside edge close to last layer of rubber

Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,289 miles

Corrosion on all brake discs

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,891 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 37,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,473 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL. (NOT TO CORD)

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 FJE is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY12 FJE registered?

YY12 FJE is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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