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BG62 GHJ

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,800 mi
Last recorded130,800 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 130,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 123,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bodywork damaged

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2022 123,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bodywork damaged

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower, rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 114,233 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure and rear brackets broken corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower, rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,505 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 101,505 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,651 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,635 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,134 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 78,093 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,565 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 66,565 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,167 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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BG62 GHJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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BG62 GHJ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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