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BF62 UUJ

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,989 mi
Last recorded142,989 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 UUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 142,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all of rear underneath has been undersealed including all brake pipes

Fail 4 Aug 2026 142,989 miles

Central Rear Upper Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all of rear underneath has been undersealed including all brake pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2026 142,960 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed front pipe of exhaust insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing snapped off (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front washer bottle leaking

both rear inner tyres un even wear

Pass 10 Jul 2025 125,694 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,401 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,471 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 104,457 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 104,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,534 miles

Under tray covers both front to rear brake pipes.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,534 miles

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

Under tray covers both front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,009 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 85,009 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,909 miles

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly loose

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,814 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

mid exhaust mount corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

mid exhaust mount corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,392 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 38,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and mid mounts burst (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,961 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 18,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 18,517 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 UUJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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