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YY12 NLM

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,750 mi
Last recorded73,750 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,750 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,119 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,309 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 46,566 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger not attached

Pass 7 Nov 2017 38,876 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

shock absorber has slight play on o/s/f

Pass 2 Dec 2016 36,618 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked/ perished 1955516

Pass 18 Nov 2015 32,774 miles

rear exhaust box hanger completely corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,611 miles

O/side rear disc face slightley corroded

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 NLM is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLM registered?

YY12 NLM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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