2012 Citroen DS3 1.6 THP Dsport Plus

Overview

• Make: Citroen
• Model: DS3
• Trim: Dsport Plus
• Version: 1.6 THP Dsport Plus Manual FWD Euro 5 3dr (154 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 82,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 154 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 135 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Citroen DS3 Dsport Plus has covered 82,000 miles, around 4,300 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £1,850 is £341 below the AskCar estimate of £2,191. The AskCar estimate uses 162 UK dealer adverts for the Citroen DS3, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 16 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £145. Our latest MOT record expired on 20 October 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is for sale at Northern Car Centre in Preston. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £341 (15%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,191.

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 2 November 2026.

A 2012 Citroen DS3 with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,200: the median of the 23 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Citroen DS3 has been on sale for at least 16 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 17 October 2026 at £1,995. Its asking price is now £1,850, £145 less. The latest price cut was seen on 20 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 17 October 2026: £1,995
• 20 October 2026: £1,850

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 20 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 15 MOTs. The latest, on 7 October 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; exhaust mounting defective; offside front tyre slightly damaged.

Mileage at that test: 76,010 miles, which matches the advertised 82,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 4,300 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Citroen DS3 on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 Citroen DS3 Dsport Plus 1.6 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,790 to £2,495, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Citroen DS3 Dsport Plus, 1.6 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 109,407 miles. Price: £1,790, £60 less than this car. Dealer: Ace Cars NW in Darwen. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/citroen-ds3-2012-7950da59e989
• 2012 Citroen DS3 Dsport Plus, 1.6 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 125,000 miles. Price: £2,495, £645 more than this car. Dealer: DG Car Sales in Trowbridge. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/citroen-ds3-2012-b7619f1be818