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YY62 OBX

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,131 mi
Last recorded88,131 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 OBX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,131 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mountain corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 88,131 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mountain corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 82,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 79,721 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 79,675 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

exhaust rear mounting corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,039 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

Fail 31 Aug 2022 76,034 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,369 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,465 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 67,420 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,425 miles

Both front tyre wearing inner edges

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 36,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,719 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 18,718 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 OBX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OBX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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