2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FXI 1280
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 92,979 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FXI 1280 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 92,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FXI 1280 Mileage History
- 01/06/202484,664 mi
- 19/05/202587,737 mi+3,073 mi
- 21/05/202587,754 mi+17 mi
- 29/05/202692,979 mi+5,225 mi
- 29/05/202692,979 mi
Average of roughly 4,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FXI 1280 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (FXI 1280) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e))”; “Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))”.
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