2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · FM12 BOV
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 52,342 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FM12 BOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 52,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FM12 BOV Mileage History
- 28/11/202346,478 mi
- 12/11/202449,332 mi+2,854 mi
- 12/11/202449,334 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/202552,342 mi+3,008 mi
- 03/11/202552,342 mi
Average of roughly 3,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM12 BOV 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 (FM12 BOV) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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