2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · GJ12 FHW
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 153,627 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ12 FHW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 153,627 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.
GJ12 FHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (GJ12 FHW) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GJ12 FHW Mileage History
- 29/03/2022144,953 mi
- 29/03/2022144,958 mi+5 mi
- 20/04/2023153,627 mi+8,669 mi
- 20/04/2023153,627 mi
Average of roughly 8,185 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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