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BG62 SYV

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 78,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 78,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 68,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 60,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 56,467 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,817 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,031 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))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,377 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 42,689 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 42,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,313 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 32,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust holed at back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre is damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,743 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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 SYV is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYV is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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