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BJ62 MZZ

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,590 mi
Last recorded124,590 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,590 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod, both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyre has a cut on outer wall. both side

Fail 9 Sep 2022 124,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp not working front both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front both sides. inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod, both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyre has a cut on outer wall. both side

Pass 16 Sep 2021 111,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,876 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,186 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 18 Sep 2019 87,186 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,653 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,807 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 68,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 68,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre wall damaged

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

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer side wall

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 15 Dec 2015 38,456 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 38,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 MZZ 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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BJ62 MZZ is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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