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BH03 LEO

2012 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,237 mi
Last recorded128,237 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH03 LEO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 128,237 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,403 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 120,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,389 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 114,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,462 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,943 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 95,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 95,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 80,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 80,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,722 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 73,664 miles

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

Offside Front CV Boot in-secure but prevents ingress of dirt

Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,055 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 53,822 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,999 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 37,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has inner edge worn right away

Offside Rear has LARGE cut to outer side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,959 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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BH03 LEO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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BH03 LEO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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