2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · PY12 LPU
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 100,164 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY12 LPU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 100,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY12 LPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (PY12 LPU) between June 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
PY12 LPU Mileage History
- 29/06/201534,902 mi
- 21/06/201641,756 mi+6,854 mi
- 09/06/201748,722 mi+6,966 mi
- 16/10/201752,524 mi+3,802 mi
- 16/10/201752,524 mi
- 24/09/201859,073 mi+6,549 mi
- 24/09/201859,073 mi
- 17/10/201966,839 mi+7,766 mi
- 02/06/202071,422 mi+4,583 mi
- 02/06/202071,422 mi
- 06/05/202174,205 mi+2,783 mi
- 18/05/202276,808 mi+2,603 mi
- 19/05/202381,880 mi+5,072 mi
- 24/05/202491,409 mi+9,529 mi
- 14/03/202597,345 mi+5,936 mi
- 06/03/2026100,164 mi+2,819 mi
Average of roughly 6,108 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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