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BJ62 CZC

2012 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,914 mi
Last recorded197,914 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 CZC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 197,914 miles

Slight oil resedue at rear of engine

Pass 1 Apr 2025 185,904 miles

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

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

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

Fail 30 Mar 2025 185,892 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front cv boot clip missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 165,569 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 165,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 154,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 144,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 137,165 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both brackets badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 137,116 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both brackets badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,078 miles

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,978 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 104,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,916 miles

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

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

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

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

engine,undetray & sill covers fitted

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 26 Sep 2017 80,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine,undetray & sill covers fitted

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,376 miles

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

REAR SILENCER SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED AND BROKEN OFF

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,137 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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BJ62 CZC is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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BJ62 CZC is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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