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BD62 OEW

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 123,061 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Jun 2023 123,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,095 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,712 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 103,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,555 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 95,555 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,902 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 84,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 82,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,823 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,700 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear parking brake efficiency low

Fail 19 Feb 2016 59,700 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear parking brake efficiency low

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 OEW is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black 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 OEW is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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