2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FN12 OBF
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 116,163 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN12 OBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 116,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN12 OBF 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 (FN12 OBF) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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 (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
FN12 OBF Mileage History
- 15/09/2023110,189 mi
- 19/09/2024114,720 mi+4,531 mi
- 20/09/2024114,720 mi
- 16/09/2025116,163 mi+1,443 mi
- 16/09/2025116,163 mi
Average of roughly 2,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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