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BG12 PBZ

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,273 mi
Last recorded148,273 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 PBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 148,273 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 148,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 139,238 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 139,238 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 126,294 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 110,571 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 110,571 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but not insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,879 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,454 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front exhaust bracket broken away from pipe

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,264 miles

(7.4B.3a)This vehicle having been examined in accordance with the above regulations,at the time the examination was carried out,did meet the emissions Test Limit,but did not produce a printout due to low emissions

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

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 PBZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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BG12 PBZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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