2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · BL12 VEV
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09/08/2012. Recorded mileage 141,847 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
BL12 VEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2026
- 141,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BL12 VEV Mileage History
- 05/04/202391,929 mi
- 21/03/2024101,930 mi+10,001 mi
- 04/04/2025122,617 mi+20,687 mi
- 25/04/2025122,699 mi+82 mi
- 13/04/2026141,847 mi+19,148 mi
Average of roughly 16,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL12 VEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (BL12 VEV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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