2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FR12 PDY
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 140,090 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR12 PDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 140,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR12 PDY 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 (FR12 PDY) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
FR12 PDY Mileage History
- 31/08/202287,854 mi
- 22/08/2023107,869 mi+20,015 mi
- 16/08/2024125,180 mi+17,311 mi
- 16/08/2024125,180 mi
- 27/08/2025140,090 mi+14,910 mi
Average of roughly 17,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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