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BG12 XTO

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,880 mi
Last recorded109,880 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 109,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 109,804 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 109,803 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Because coil spring broken in half and not secure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,643 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 109,643 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,685 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 94,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 85,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 72,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,583 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 58,583 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (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 12 Jun 2017 43,097 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 43,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face & corroded (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,317 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 XTO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XTO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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