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PB11 BSB

2012 Citroen DS3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,708 mi
Last recorded131,708 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB11 BSB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 131,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 131,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2025 60,331 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 60,329 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,488 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 114,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 102,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 53,268 miles

bonnett insulation loose

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 20 May 2023 90,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 49,452 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17, ~3mm, worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 45,543 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 45,540 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still adequately supported.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 81,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,632 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,667 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service light on dash

Fail 4 Mar 2020 39,667 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,433 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,710 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,628 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,799 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,701 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,749 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side wall

nearside front tyre has cuts in the tread and cracking on outer side wall

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 6 Oct 2017 32,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking on outer side wall

nearside front tyre has cuts in the tread and cracking on outer side wall

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,677 miles

rear exhaust bracket missing

Fail 14 Oct 2016 24,677 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to deform but within test parameters

Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,067 miles

Rear exhaust box front bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,675 miles

o/side rear tyre is worn on the outer edge plus has small cracks in it

Pass 21 Aug 2014 9,208 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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PB11 BSB is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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PB11 BSB is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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