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BJ62 TXY

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,196 mi
Last recorded138,196 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 TXY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 138,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Wiper stalk missing (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Wiper stalk missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mountings corroded and snapped. System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 127,501 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective center mounting corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (2mm across center 75%) 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 127,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush detached from lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective center mounting corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (2mm across center 75%) 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 113,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 173,201 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 173,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has play internal body housing

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

Offside Outer sill trim loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 1.8 mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Mar 2021 98,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has play internal body housing

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

Offside Outer sill trim loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 1.8 mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 90,297 miles

Both front lower arm rubber bushes just starting to deteriorate

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak at the back of engine

Pass 22 Jun 2019 76,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 76,050 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 70,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,513 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 60,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,911 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 TXY is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TXY is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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