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BD62 YZY

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,909 mi
Last recorded105,909 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YZY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 105,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slightly condensation to o/s/ headlight

Fail 29 Jan 2025 105,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 99,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 95,536 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 95,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,353 miles

Both outer sills damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Smoke emissions were too low to register

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,909 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,543 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 68,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,741 miles

Offside Front Outer C.V gator has misting of grease

Pass 14 Jan 2017 49,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

push horn control hard to function

signs of accident repair to rear

Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,814 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 39,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YZY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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