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B2 GHE

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,248 mi
Last recorded99,248 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GHE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 99,248 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 94,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting corroded and insure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 94,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting corroded and insure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,072 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 90,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 84,107 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 84,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 79,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 74,203 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,461 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,726 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,726 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,559 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 54,559 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,907 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,835 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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B2 GHE is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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B2 GHE is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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