CITROEN DS3 YL12ELU has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 CITROEN DS3 has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 58,485 miles 1 week ago on Thursday 14th May 2026 at 14:40.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 19th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

YL12ELU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH MAY 202758,485 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH MAY 202658,469 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH MAY 202519TH MAY 202648,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED16TH MAY 202548,314 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing One Stud Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JULY 202327TH JULY 202437,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH JULY 202337,722 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Lock Braking System Wiring Damaged But Not Excessively (1.6 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JULY 202227TH JULY 202333,203 MI
FAILED26TH JULY 202233,198 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH JULY 202127TH JULY 202226,546 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 202027TH JULY 202121,199 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH JULY 201930TH JANUARY 202119,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH JULY 201830TH JULY 201918,555 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED13TH JULY 201818,555 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH JULY 201730TH JULY 201817,105 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED14TH JULY 201630TH JULY 201713,935 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face Corroded (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face Corroded (3.5.1i)
FAILED14TH JULY 201613,935 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecure To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face Corroded (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Face Corroded (3.5.1i)
PASSED22ND JULY 201530TH JULY 20169,877 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YL12ELU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

YL12ELU MOT Comments

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YL12ELU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 58,485 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,178 miles

YL12ELU FAQs

This Citroen Ds3 with registration YL12ELU was manufactured on Monday 30th July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 58,485 miles, so this Citroen has travelled an average of 4,178 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Citroen Ds3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YL12ELU has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Citroen Ds3 has had 37 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 12 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Citroen Ds3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does YL12ELU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 YL12ELU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YL12ELU Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 YL12ELU does have Tax. Read more

When does YL12ELU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YL12ELU will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YL12ELU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YL12ELU will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 19th May 2027. Read more

When did YL12ELU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YL12ELU was on Thursday 14th May 2026 at 14:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YL12ELU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YL12ELU we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YL12ELU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YL12ELU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YL12ELU?

YL12ELU is registered as a 2012 Citroen Ds3. Read more

How many miles has YL12ELU done?

The odometer reading for YL12ELU at the last MOT in May 2026 was 58,485 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,178 miles per year. Read more

How old is YL12ELU?

The vehicle YL12ELU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th July 2012. Read more

What colour is YL12ELU?

The official colour of YL12ELU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YL12ELU have?

YL12ELU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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