2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · MF12 LHZ
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 80,903 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF12 LHZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 80,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF12 LHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (MF12 LHZ) between March 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MF12 LHZ Mileage History
- 12/03/201529,973 mi
- 20/02/201632,994 mi+3,021 mi
- 29/06/201634,521 mi+1,527 mi
- 17/06/201738,218 mi+3,697 mi
- 09/06/201841,646 mi+3,428 mi
- 22/06/201944,933 mi+3,287 mi
- 22/06/201944,933 mi
- 13/06/202047,823 mi+2,890 mi
- 18/05/202149,739 mi+1,916 mi
- 21/05/202149,741 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/202257,234 mi+7,493 mi
- 26/05/202257,244 mi+10 mi
- 17/05/202364,667 mi+7,423 mi
- 17/05/202364,667 mi
- 10/06/202472,174 mi+7,507 mi
- 24/05/2025123,301 km
- 24/05/2025123,301 km
- 06/06/202680,903 mi
Average of roughly 4,533 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Average
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