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YY12 UFW

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,133 mi
Last recorded102,133 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 102,133 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 102,133 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exghuost shiled inscuer rear

lower gearbox mountain defetive

Pass 16 Apr 2025 102,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light inoperative

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 96,057 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 96,057 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 94,495 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,658 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 83,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,620 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 71,611 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,722 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 62,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 62,155 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 61,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,683 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 43,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,594 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 UFW is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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