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YY12 UES

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,315 mi
Last recorded133,315 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UES
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 133,315 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement two rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 133,315 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement two rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 121,815 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhast brackets coroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 109,005 miles

Coil spring corroded two rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,820 miles

((0.51))..P3,,,195/55/16 X 4,,,NSR SILL TRIM INSECURE

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALL=NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF-PODOT-MONITOR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 102,820 miles

((0.51))..P3,,,195/55/16 X 4,,,NSR SILL TRIM INSECURE

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALL=NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF-PODOT-MONITOR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 94,227 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 85,181 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield rear slightly insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,237 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2020 76,237 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,463 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,926 miles

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

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

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

undertrays and plastic outer oversills fitted both sides

Pass 29 Jul 2017 41,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 35,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 25,472 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 UES is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UES is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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