2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · YP12 FXJ
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/05/2012. Recorded mileage 55,655 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
YP12 FXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 55,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
YP12 FXJ Mileage History
- 09/02/202450,171 mi
- 15/02/202450,172 mi+1 mi
- 30/11/202455,482 mi+5,310 mi
- 28/12/202455,633 mi+151 mi
- 17/10/202555,655 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 3,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP12 FXJ 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 (YP12 FXJ) between February 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YP12 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YP12FXJ.
PEUGEOT
207
PEUGEOT
207
PEUGEOT
3008
PEUGEOT
207
PEUGEOT
3008
PEUGEOT
207
PEUGEOT
107
TOYOTA
RAV4 XT-R D-4D
TOYOTA
AYGO
TOYOTA
IQ
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
AYGO