2012 Citroen DS3 1.6 THP Ultra Prestige

Overview

• Make: Citroen
• Model: DS3
• Trim: Ultra Prestige
• Version: 1.6 THP 16V Ultra Prestige Manual FWD Euro 5 3dr (155 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 82,019 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 155 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 135 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 82,019 miles, this 2012 Citroen DS3 Ultra Prestige has covered about 4,000 fewer miles than other 2012 Citroen DS3 cars. The dealer is asking £3,795, which is £738 above the AskCar estimate of £3,057. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 162 Citroen DS3 cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 42 days. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Sarren in Chesterfield. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £738 (24%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,057.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 162 priced Citroen DS3 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2012 Citroen DS3 with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,300: the median of the 23 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Citroen DS3 has been on sale for at least 42 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 September 2026 at £3,795. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 16 December 2026.

It has had 18 MOTs. The latest, on 24 September 2026, failed.

It failed on: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits.

Mileage at that test: 82,151 miles, which matches the advertised 82,019 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 4,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Citroen DS3 on AskCar.