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BD62 BYU

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 BYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs badly worn inside, but not seriously weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Heat shield loose.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 104,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs badly worn inside, but not seriously weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Heat shield loose.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on inner edge 0 mm, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on inner edge 0 mm, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,414 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush detached from housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 82,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,271 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 75,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,649 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 67,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,375 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,232 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,450 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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BD62 BYU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White 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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BD62 BYU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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