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BF62 YDV

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 87,231 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 87,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,084 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 72,079 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,668 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 66,450 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 66,450 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 63,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,774 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 57,579 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2020 57,579 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,089 miles

Front brake discs worn , pitted or scored but not seriously weakened (inner faces)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs worn , pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2019 48,088 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner pad not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn , pitted or scored but not seriously weakened (inner faces)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs worn , pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,025 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mount snapped but system still supported

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2017 39,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,666 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 YDV 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 66.7%.

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 YDV is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 September 2012.

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