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BG62 VHT

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,357 mi
Last recorded105,357 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 105,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 105,345 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,383 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 95,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 84,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,158 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,452 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,577 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 75,577 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,889 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 41,982 miles

Nearside Front cut in sidewall of tyre

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken-exhaust still adequately supported.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 27,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken-exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 16,580 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 VHT is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VHT is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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