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BD12 VBK

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,389 mi
Last recorded76,389 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VBK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 76,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 71,506 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2024 71,506 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,838 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 59,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,013 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 47,012 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,837 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 27,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,178 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 17,178 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 13,398 miles

Oil level low

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 VBK is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBK registered?

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

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