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YR12 BGU

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,214 mi
Last recorded89,214 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,214 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 89,214 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicator bulbs replaced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 81,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 81,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 74,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 73,153 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 73,152 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,965 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 69,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,357 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 65,357 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,600 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

exhaust rear silencer mounting brackets corroded to excess

Fail 21 Oct 2020 62,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

exhaust rear silencer mounting brackets corroded to excess

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,528 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 60,527 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,777 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 56,777 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,675 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and middle brackets broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,121 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken on one side, Both front tyres worn on outer edges, NSR tyre has cut to outer wall, OSR tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2017 45,121 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken on one side, Both front tyres worn on outer edges, NSR tyre has cut to outer wall, OSR tyre perished

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,052 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,706 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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YR12 BGU is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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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YR12 BGU is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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