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2012 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,327 mi
Last recorded90,327 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,327 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear silencer hanger brackets.

Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 83,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,860 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 69,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,861 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,758 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 51,758 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,461 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,302 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 44,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,474 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,766 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 VPN 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 64.7%.

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 VPN is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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