2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FP12 VKN
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 136,066 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP12 VKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 136,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP12 VKN 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 (FP12 VKN) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FP12 VKN Mileage History
- 15/03/2024124,274 mi
- 14/03/2025130,615 mi+6,341 mi
- 14/03/2025130,615 mi
- 04/03/2026135,989 mi+5,374 mi
- 11/03/2026136,066 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 5,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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