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BJ62 UCB

2012 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,598 mi
Last recorded73,598 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UCB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,610 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 58,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and noisy. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall, worn close to limit and bald on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn to 2 mm and has cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective and brackets broken/corroded front and middle rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 46,742 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,370 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 46,369 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,949 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 40,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger and second from rear detached (7.1.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,750 miles

exhaust 2nd from rear hanger detached

Fail 20 Apr 2017 35,747 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge close to cords

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

exhaust 2nd from rear hanger detached

Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,041 miles

rear discs corroded on inner face

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 18,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 UCB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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