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BF62 PPU

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,049 mi
Last recorded63,049 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 PPU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 63,049 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 63,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 46,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 41,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,135 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 30,793 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 30,793 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,019 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 28,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,871 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 25,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,594 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 21,594 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 20,827 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 20,827 miles

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

Front exhaust mount corroded/detatched

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,669 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger security

Fail 25 Oct 2016 17,669 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger security

Pass 16 Oct 2015 13,060 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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BF62 PPU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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BF62 PPU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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