2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · YR12 BDY
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 84,549 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 BDY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 84,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR12 BDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (YR12 BDY) between January 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YR12 BDY Mileage History
- 22/01/201525,677 mi
- 03/02/201647,206 mi+21,529 mi
- 04/02/201647,250 mi+44 mi
- 13/04/201756,771 mi+9,521 mi
- 06/06/201864,511 mi+7,740 mi
- 16/08/201864,905 mi+394 mi
- 16/08/201864,905 mi
- 07/08/201969,933 mi+5,028 mi
- 01/09/202072,493 mi+2,560 mi
- 17/08/202173,231 mi+738 mi
- 16/08/202279,137 mi+5,906 mi
- 17/08/202376,099 mi-3,038 mi
- 24/08/202376,193 mi+94 mi
- 02/06/202577,348 mi+1,155 mi
- 03/06/202577,348 mi
- 04/06/202684,549 mi+7,201 mi
- 04/06/202684,549 mi
Average of roughly 5,180 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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