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BD61 FXM

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,265 mi
Last recorded128,265 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 FXM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,265 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 109,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 108,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,628 miles

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

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

wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 4 Apr 2022 96,086 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 96,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 92,768 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 92,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 88,321 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 88,321 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,668 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,995 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,505 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,653 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,860 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BD61 FXM is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD61 FXM registered?

BD61 FXM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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