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BD62 BZB

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,312 mi
Last recorded82,312 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,312 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 82,312 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 76,895 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 7 Oct 2023 73,012 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 73,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,509 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 69,505 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,737 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 49,974 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 49,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 43,196 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 43,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 33,397 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,029 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 26,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 20,808 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

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 BZB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BZB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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