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BG62 GHU

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GHU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 121,942 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 117,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 107,283 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount broken and rear silencer front mount missing. (6.1.2 (a))

NSF DRL not working.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 107,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NSR and OSR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount broken and rear silencer front mount missing. (6.1.2 (a))

NSF DRL not working.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 93,938 miles

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

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

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

Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,512 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 76,037 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,281 miles

Drl light not working on N/S/F

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,242 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,233 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 43,256 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 3 May 2016 43,256 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake discs rusty

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 GHU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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BG62 GHU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 October 2012.

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