2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · DF12 FDK
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 70,315 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
DF12 FDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 70,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DF12 FDK Mileage History
- 23/08/202462,218 mi
- 27/08/202462,220 mi+2 mi
- 22/08/202565,763 mi+3,543 mi
- 22/08/202565,765 mi+2 mi
- 24/08/202670,315 mi+4,550 mi
Average of roughly 4,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF12 FDK 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 (DF12 FDK) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 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 (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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