2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · LV12 PPF
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2012. Recorded mileage 149,529 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV12 PPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 149,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV12 PPF 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 (LV12 PPF) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
LV12 PPF Mileage History
- 21/09/2022145,352 mi
- 08/11/2023146,161 mi+809 mi
- 06/11/2024147,508 mi+1,347 mi
- 06/11/2024147,508 mi
- 24/11/2025149,529 mi+2,021 mi
Average of roughly 1,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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