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YY61 OKT

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 OKT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 98,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 96,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,496 miles

general under body corrosion present

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,751 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,919 miles

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

rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,634 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 60,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,030 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,861 miles

Bonnet release lever snapped off internal

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

Nearside Front Tie rod has slight play

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,000 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre spliting on inner wall

Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,083 miles

cut in sidewall nsr tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres low on edges

cut in sidewall nsr tyre

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 OKT is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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YY61 OKT is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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