2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · YF12 AXU
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 69,002 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF12 AXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 69,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF12 AXU 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 (YF12 AXU) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust system insecure front mounting snapped, rear mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
YF12 AXU Mileage History
- 21/07/202361,634 mi
- 29/07/202465,435 mi+3,801 mi
- 30/07/202465,435 mi
- 07/10/202569,000 mi+3,565 mi
- 07/10/202569,002 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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