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BG62 LHD

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,759 mi
Last recorded129,759 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 129,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 129,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 126,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2024 122,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

underbody surface corrosion (rear)

Fail 26 Jul 2024 122,296 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

underbody surface corrosion (rear)

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 119,774 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,663 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe forward support mount/bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front low coolant level - advise coolant system check

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light unit missing from housing

Offside Front lower bumper shroud damaged/split - no sharp edge hazard

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe rearward exhaust mount/bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill/chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides plastic sill trim loose

Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,663 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe forward support mount/bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front low coolant level - advise coolant system check

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light unit missing from housing

Offside Front lower bumper shroud damaged/split - no sharp edge hazard

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe rearward exhaust mount/bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill/chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides plastic sill trim loose

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,569 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 86,569 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,912 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 72,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2017 63,130 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 63,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 42,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,762 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 LHD is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LHD is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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