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YY12 FJF

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,683 mi
Last recorded127,683 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FJF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 127,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,142 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 113,139 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,834 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 9 Sep 2021 82,834 miles

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,588 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 62,588 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,779 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 47,779 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 32,311 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 32,311 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,041 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded weld broken

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and side wall damage 205 45r17

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 29,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust mounting corroded weld broken

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and side wall damage 205 45r17

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,311 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 FJF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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