2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · PN12 ONP
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 135,746 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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PN12 ONP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2025
- 135,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN12 ONP 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 (PN12 ONP) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corrode”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corrod”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
PN12 ONP Mileage History
- 19/05/202298,523 mi
- 19/05/202298,523 mi
- 13/06/2023113,799 mi+15,276 mi
- 24/06/2024127,335 mi+13,536 mi
- 21/08/2025135,746 mi+8,411 mi
Average of roughly 11,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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