2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · CY12 KSJ
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 154,614 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CY12 KSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 154,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY12 KSJ 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 (CY12 KSJ) between December 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CY12 KSJ Mileage History
- 31/12/2021118,194 mi
- 03/01/2023138,982 mi+20,788 mi
- 12/01/2024145,570 mi+6,588 mi
- 12/01/2024145,570 mi
- 16/01/2025154,614 mi+9,044 mi
Average of roughly 11,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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