2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · BD12 APY
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 48,732 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD12 APY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 48,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD12 APY 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 (BD12 APY) between December 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
BD12 APY Mileage History
- 11/12/202447,237 mi
- 11/12/202447,237 mi
- 03/03/202547,329 mi+92 mi
- 04/03/202547,335 mi+6 mi
- 28/02/202648,732 mi+1,397 mi
Average of roughly 1,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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