2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · NJ62 JFF
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 91,081 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,081 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.
NJ62 JFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2023
- 91,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ62 JFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (NJ62 JFF) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NJ62 JFF Mileage History
- 30/09/202167,731 mi
- 29/09/202277,761 mi+10,030 mi
- 30/09/202277,761 mi
- 19/09/202391,081 mi+13,320 mi
Average of roughly 11,861 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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