2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · RB12 JAB
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 111,560 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RB12 JAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 111,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RB12 JAB 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 (RB12 JAB) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RB12 JAB Mileage History
- 09/11/202281,479 mi
- 01/12/202392,868 mi+11,389 mi
- 08/12/202392,886 mi+18 mi
- 09/12/2024105,127 mi+12,241 mi
- 06/03/2026111,560 mi+6,433 mi
Average of roughly 9,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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