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BG62 LHF

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,088 mi
Last recorded86,088 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 86,088 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 86,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 77,253 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 77,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 67,467 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 67,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/x/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,935 miles

nearside rear tyre tread distorting

offside front tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread distorting

Fail 24 Oct 2022 60,838 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread distorting

offside front tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread distorting

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,643 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 56,633 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing and heavily wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre nail in tread/ inner shoulder

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,773 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2019 49,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,978 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 44,978 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,911 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,083 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,909 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 LHF is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LHF is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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