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2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SM12 UBV

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/06/2026
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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SM12 UBV Mileage History

  1. 06/11/202197,893 mi
  2. 02/11/2022112,095 mi+14,202 mi
  3. 16/11/2022112,488 mi+393 mi
  4. 30/11/2023127,740 mi+15,252 mi
  5. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 12:16
MOT Analysis

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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