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BJ12 ZCV

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,028 mi
Last recorded138,028 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 138,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 124,737 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))

Fail 19 May 2021 124,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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 19 Feb 2020 116,168 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,280 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 106,280 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,520 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 98,520 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,780 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

n/s/r tyre low on inner raised edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,632 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 65,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 60,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 60,230 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 ZCV is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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BJ12 ZCV is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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