2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · KS12 YBO
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 97,650 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KS12 YBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 97,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KS12 YBO Mileage History
- 03/10/202394,680 mi
- 10/10/202394,686 mi+6 mi
- 03/10/202496,048 mi+1,362 mi
- 23/09/202597,649 mi+1,601 mi
- 23/09/202597,650 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS12 YBO 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 (KS12 YBO) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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