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BG12 ORF

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,594 mi
Last recorded75,594 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ORF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,594 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 75,594 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,398 miles

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

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 71,398 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 60,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,437 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S N/S (2.7.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,906 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 35,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ORF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ORF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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