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YY62 KLZ

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 KLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 110,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn inner edges need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 94,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,234 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2023 80,063 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 73,779 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,415 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wet weather test, test carried out in wet conditions

Fail 13 Jan 2021 110,414 miles

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

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wet weather test, test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 100,309 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45 x 17 88 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,577 miles

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

Offside Rear slight knocking from suspension

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n.s.f / n.s.r outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 78,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slight knocking from suspension

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n.s.f / n.s.r outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,434 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2018 66,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers+under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 57,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,488 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 28,488 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,992 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 25,957 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded and broken

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 KLZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KLZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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