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BG12 XUH

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,758 mi
Last recorded88,758 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,758 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 142,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,657 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 75,657 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,340 miles

Offside Rear sill cover insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2021 67,340 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear sill cover insecure

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,130 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 60,130 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,972 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,942 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,642 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 42,642 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 32,897 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 18,489 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 XUH 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 62.5%.

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 XUH is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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