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BJ62 XOL

2012 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 XOL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,240 miles

Front & rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 81,240 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSF & OSF inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Front & rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 74,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF & OSF shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub frame & rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 74,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSF & OSF shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub frame & rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,399 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 69,399 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 68,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,725 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 66,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 64,589 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 64,588 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,227 miles

centre exhaust hanger bracket corroded - exhaust still secure

Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,227 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring with an unsafe modification nearside rear coil spring broken (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust hanger bracket corroded - exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,741 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm advise wheel alignment. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 57,067 miles

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

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

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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,067 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 49,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear exhaust mounts (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,723 miles

Emissions too clean to register ?

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,380 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 XOL is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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