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YY61 HXT

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,890 mi
Last recorded52,890 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 HXT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,890 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 52,882 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,677 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 38,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 24,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & other 3 starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,305 miles

All 4 Tyres Deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2017 23,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 Tyres Deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,902 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 17,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YY61 HXT is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY61 HXT registered?

YY61 HXT is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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