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YY12 UCF

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,219 mi
Last recorded127,219 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UCF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged in several places, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread / distorted. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 127,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective lens melted / obscured / condensation. (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged in several places, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread / distorted. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 122,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 122,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 May 2024 116,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in edge of tread. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 May 2024 116,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in edge of tread. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,270 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 101,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,444 miles

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

n/s/r tyre feathered on inside edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on inside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2022 89,444 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathered on inside edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2021 77,371 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 65,315 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,097 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 55,073 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark fluid level low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear disc very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm passenger rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge drivers rear tyre on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,377 miles

Rear exhaust hanger missing but system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,864 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 UCF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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