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BD62 YCN

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,621 mi
Last recorded109,621 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 109,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 109,607 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 105,554 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts tyres are on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 105,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when the lights are put on the stop light comes on that side (4.2.3 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts tyres are on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,789 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 96,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,104 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,852 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN ,LIPPED & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3-2 MM.(205-45X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN ,LIPPED & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3-2 MM.(205-45X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,981 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Nearside Front Nail in tyre METAL IN NSF TYRE. ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,591 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mound corroded off. System still supported by other clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Free play in suspension top mount.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 48,591 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mound corroded off. System still supported by other clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb out of position (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Free play in suspension top mount.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,666 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,484 miles

nsf tyre has cut to outer sidewall

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2016 34,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf tyre has cut to outer sidewall

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 26,761 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 YCN is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black 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 YCN is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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