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

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⛽ 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

10.0p

At 168.2p/litre UK avg

Fill-up cost

£84.09

Approx. 50L tank

Yearly fuel

£740

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 7932 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 325 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

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

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 275604628747
Expiry date: 08 Jun 2027
Mileage recorded: 100,401 MI
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 458501681985
Expiry date: 08 Jun 2026
Mileage recorded: 93,947 MI
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

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

MOT test number: 575817476695
Odometer reading: Unreadable
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

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))

MOT test number: 437990142355
Expiry date: 02 Jun 2025
Odometer reading: Unreadable
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

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))

MOT test number: 459358759294
Odometer reading: Unreadable
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

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))

MOT test number: 558848654119
Expiry date: 02 Jun 2024
Mileage recorded: 92,846 MI
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

MOT test number: 308967315262
Expiry date: 02 Jun 2023
Mileage recorded: 79,962 MI
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY rear exhaust box hanger corroed and cracked

ADVISORY rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insicure

MOT test number: 743781540119
Expiry date: 02 Jun 2022
Mileage recorded: 75,068 MI
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 640692150920
Mileage recorded: 75,068 MI
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 937924897608
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020
Mileage recorded: 63,458 MI
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Front slight kerb damage

MOT test number: 350592419716
Mileage recorded: 47,827 MI
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

MOT test number: 529223734902
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017
Mileage recorded: 40,477 MI
Registration at time of test: DS12LNC
Data source: DVSA

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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