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BD12 FLP

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,396 mi
Last recorded102,396 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 FLP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 102,396 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front shocks corroded

offside front driveshaft seal has misting of oil

Fail 26 May 2026 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front shocks corroded

offside front driveshaft seal has misting of oil

Pass 20 May 2025 97,422 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 90,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 84,415 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 84,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,057 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 84,057 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,954 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,954 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,974 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,815 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 70,815 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,621 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 65,619 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure mounting corroded missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,090 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 20 May 2017 52,894 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 41,182 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,900 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 FLP is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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BD12 FLP is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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