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YY12 HKK

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,910 mi
Last recorded87,910 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 HKK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,910 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (sill covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 86,405 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2025 86,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,051 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 84,043 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 80,730 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 80,730 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,851 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated tie wraps loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,916 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 67,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,047 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,989 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exh bracket detatched

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,952 miles

front under tray insecure

large sticker across the top of the front screen

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 56,945 miles

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)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front under tray insecure

large sticker across the top of the front screen

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 48,688 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 48,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 38,737 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2015 38,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HKK is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HKK is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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