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YY12 HPC

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,724 mi
Last recorded134,724 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,724 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 134,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 131,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 126,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 122,308 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose MOUNTING BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 117,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 117,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,895 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,464 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 53,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HPC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HPC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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