2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SM12 UBV
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06/07/2012. Recorded mileage 140,236 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
SM12 UBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 140,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM12 UBV Mileage History
- 06/11/202197,893 mi
- 02/11/2022112,095 mi+14,202 mi
- 16/11/2022112,488 mi+393 mi
- 30/11/2023127,740 mi+15,252 mi
- 17/06/2025140,236 mi+12,496 mi
Average of roughly 11,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 UBV 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 (SM12 UBV) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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