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BG12 KRJ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 KRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 146,204 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 146,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CLIP (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 139,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,659 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 133,659 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 127,658 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 127,515 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 123,384 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component slightly loose door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,377 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 105,766 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 105,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,165 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 76,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,937 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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BG12 KRJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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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BG12 KRJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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