2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · NJ12 OBA
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 81,161 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NJ12 OBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 81,161 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.
NJ12 OBA 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 (NJ12 OBA) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash. it comes and goes by it self after 1 min. (7.1.6 ”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
NJ12 OBA Mileage History
- 25/06/202465,066 mi
- 27/06/202465,066 mi
- 19/06/202571,480 mi+6,414 mi
- 01/07/202571,480 mi
- 19/06/202681,161 mi+9,681 mi
Average of roughly 8,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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