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YY62 FZZ

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,962 mi
Last recorded96,962 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 FZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 96,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 96,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 91,782 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 91,771 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 88,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 85,177 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 75,132 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,709 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 69,617 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 67,260 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,414 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 65,414 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,455 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 63,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,569 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 42,569 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,085 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 FZZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FZZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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