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YY12 NFA

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,676 mi
Last recorded100,676 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NFA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 100,676 miles

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

heavy corrosion to BOTH rear coil springs

outer sill covers fitted fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 100,618 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to severity of exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

heavy corrosion to BOTH rear coil springs

outer sill covers fitted fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 96,296 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides colour fading (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 89,018 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 88,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 81,430 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 80,937 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 64,211 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,196 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,799 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 45,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,683 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 33,691 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 28,742 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 NFA is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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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YY12 NFA is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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