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WV62 BDX

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,844 mi
Last recorded48,844 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 BDX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 48,844 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 48,844 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,956 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 43,666 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,225 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting cracked on pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture on inner lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,436 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,644 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 34,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,801 miles

Some corrosion to rear brake disc faces

Unusual Engine noise from front

Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,801 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs and pads worn beyond service limits

Some corrosion to rear brake disc faces

Unusual Engine noise from front

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,498 miles

Corrosion to exhaust mounting brackets

Rattling noise from engine during emission test

Service wear to front brake discs

Small stone chips to front windscreen

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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WV62 BDX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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WV62 BDX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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