DS12LNC

CITROEN DS3 (2012)

MOT & Tax Status for DS12LNC

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Outstanding Safety Recall

The DVSA reports that this vehicle has an active manufacturer recall which has not yet been completed. Recalls are issued for safety-critical defects and repairs are carried out free of charge by any main dealer. Contact the manufacturer with the VIN to arrange the work before driving or purchasing this vehicle.

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Tax Status

Taxed

Due 01 Jul 2026

MOT Status

Valid

Expires 08 Jun 2027

Colour

BLUE

⛽ Running Cost

What this CITROEN costs to run

Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.

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Fuel economy

76.4 mpg

Estimated from 98 g/km CO2

Cost per mile

10.9p

At 182.5p/litre UK avg

Fill-up cost

£91.25

Approx. 50L tank

Yearly fuel

£803

At UK avg 7,400 mi/year

Estimates use the official manufacturer CO2 figure and a real-world correction. Live fuel price is the UK average from 7842 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Vehicle Specifications

Model

DS3

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Engine Size

1,560 cc

First Registered

Jun 2012

First Used on Road

21 Jun 2012

CO2 Emissions

98 g/km

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Type Approval

Last V5C Issued

16 Apr 2024

Safety Recall

Yes (action required)

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About DS12LNC

Registration DS12LNC is a 2012 blue CITROEN DS3 with a 1,560cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 14 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 08 June 2027, which is 370 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 July 2026, 28 days from today.

The vehicle has 16 MOT tests on record, including 12 passes and 4 failures, with 44 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 100,401 miles on 27 May 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 6,311 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 98 g/km, a low-emission figure that often attracts reduced VED rates for pre-2017 vehicles.

This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for DS12LNC. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.

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MOT expiry: 08 Jun 2027

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MOT History 16 tests

No defects or advisories recorded.

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

ADVISORY Plastic sill and undercovers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished at the base of there tread - advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished at the base of there tread - advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks worn (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks worn, (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre staple in outer shoulder of tyre

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder of tyre. Wheel alignment and new tyre recomended (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Rear one of the back box hangers/bracket has snapped off but not resulting in the system being insecure

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Data last updated: 02 Jun 2026 at 17:40. Run a fresh check for the latest data.

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