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BD62 YCM

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,886 mi
Last recorded79,886 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,886 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 26 Oct 2024 78,907 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 78,907 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,954 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 75,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,067 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 73,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has uneven wear to inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,844 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,224 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,239 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 YCM 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 78.6%.

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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BD62 YCM is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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