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YY62 BTX

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,597 mi
Last recorded86,597 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 BTX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,597 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,459 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 76,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,109 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,905 miles

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 71,796 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 68,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 68,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,798 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,794 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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YY62 BTX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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YY62 BTX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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