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BD62 LKV

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,214 mi
Last recorded96,214 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,214 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mounting has slight wear and play

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords around the circumference of the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 96,213 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mounting has slight wear and play

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords around the circumference of the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 94,111 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,837 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 87,830 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,471 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 84,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,840 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 65,840 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,689 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,480 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 48,467 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,400 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 41,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 25,135 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 LKV is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LKV is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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