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YY12 UFX

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,537 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 81,537 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 78,062 miles

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

NSF tyre cracking on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2025 78,062 miles

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

NSF tyre cracking on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2024 74,553 miles

1 of the highline brakelight bulbs out

NSF tyre cracking on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2024 74,553 miles

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

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

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

1 of the highline brakelight bulbs out

NSF tyre cracking on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,424 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 70,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 66,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,187 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 61,187 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55R16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55R16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 49,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 42,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 36,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 28,955 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,348 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 UFX 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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What year was YY12 UFX registered?

YY12 UFX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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