MOT Status
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89,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre bald inner edge
exhaust rear silencer mounting brackets corroded to excess
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
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))
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))
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)
Front exhaust bracket broken on one side, Both front tyres worn on outer edges, NSR tyre has cut to outer wall, OSR tyre perished
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)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?
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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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