2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · NG12 GHB
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 107,066 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG12 GHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 107,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG12 GHB 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 (NG12 GHB) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NG12 GHB Mileage History
- 04/11/202395,926 mi
- 04/11/202395,926 mi
- 16/11/2024102,761 mi+6,835 mi
- 16/11/2024102,761 mi
- 05/01/2026107,066 mi+4,305 mi
Average of roughly 5,132 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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- Timing Chain Stretch (THP & VTi Engines)Serious
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- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
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- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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