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BJ62 MXE

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,453 mi
Last recorded129,453 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 MXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 129,453 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 125,650 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 121,822 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 116,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 109,177 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One tailbox mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.54mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,960 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 93,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,796 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,416 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 70,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,781 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 56,777 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,623 miles

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated. (8.2.2)

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,596 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 MXE is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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BJ62 MXE is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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