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BJ12 JXC

2012 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 JXC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 120,002 miles

Nearside Front Slight Play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Front headlight unit has slight condensation inside

Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,156 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 116,871 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,228 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 108,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front. (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 96,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,116 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 93,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,626 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 83,626 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,914 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,899 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,015 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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BJ12 JXC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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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BJ12 JXC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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