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YY62 GDJ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 GDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,013 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 109,980 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))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,271 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 103,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,337 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,870 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 91,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 86,815 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 86,815 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 81,882 miles

chip at front windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2019 55,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 55,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,198 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 47,198 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 40,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 30,537 miles

lower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 17 May 2016 30,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

lower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 13 May 2015 19,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

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 GDJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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