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BD12 VBU

2012 Citroen DS3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,069 mi
Last recorded23,069 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 23,069 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 22,290 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 20,775 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 20,773 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 31,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 30,290 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 30,284 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 29,779 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,003 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,921 miles

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

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

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 VBU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBU registered?

BD12 VBU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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