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YY62 FXX

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,429 mi
Last recorded74,429 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,429 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 74,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 72,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in side wall but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 72,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in side wall but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 68,129 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 68,110 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cuts in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 59,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 55,262 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 51,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat in rear

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 FXX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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YY62 FXX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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