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BD12 EVK

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,062 mi
Last recorded143,062 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EVK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 143,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 141,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 126,374 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2022 13,301 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 113,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,659 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 71,886 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 71,306 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

metal exhaust mounts corroded recommend re weld to pipe system still supported /secure

Pass 6 May 2017 56,510 miles

Front small split in windscreen wiper blades

Rear one metal exhaust clamp corroded /broken system supported by other mounts

Fail 6 May 2017 56,510 miles

Front small split in windscreen wiper blades

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear one metal exhaust clamp corroded /broken system supported by other mounts

Pass 14 May 2016 50,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts on inner sidewalls close to inner ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear one rear silencers metal mount braking away from exhaust system still supported by other mount

Fail 14 May 2016 50,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts on inner sidewalls close to inner ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear one rear silencers metal mount braking away from exhaust system still supported by other mount

Pass 9 May 2015 41,510 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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BD12 EVK is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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What year was BD12 EVK registered?

BD12 EVK is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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