2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · DS12 LMM
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 73,957 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS12 LMM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 73,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS12 LMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (DS12 LMM) between March 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DS12 LMM Mileage History
- 27/03/201529,863 mi
- 17/03/201633,186 mi+3,323 mi
- 20/03/201736,403 mi+3,217 mi
- 20/03/201839,343 mi+2,940 mi
- 18/03/201945,159 mi+5,816 mi
- 21/03/202053,715 mi+8,556 mi
- 12/03/202155,237 mi+1,522 mi
- 28/05/202155,674 mi+437 mi
- 01/06/202155,676 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/202258,007 mi+2,331 mi
- 19/05/202258,007 mi
- 10/05/202361,264 mi+3,257 mi
- 16/05/202361,314 mi+50 mi
- 25/06/202465,601 mi+4,287 mi
- 01/07/202465,609 mi+8 mi
- 20/06/202569,288 mi+3,679 mi
- 21/06/202569,288 mi
- 22/07/202673,955 mi+4,667 mi
- 23/07/202673,957 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,894 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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