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BG12 XTS

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,311 mi
Last recorded130,311 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 XTS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 130,311 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 120,554 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2025 120,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 109,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 106,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,334 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

service light on

Fail 4 Feb 2022 100,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

service light on

Pass 6 Feb 2021 91,993 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 91,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,083 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 73,083 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs light cover rust

Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs light cover rust

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,133 miles

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

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,608 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 XTS is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTS is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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