2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · CX12 ARE
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 70,633 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,633 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.
CX12 ARE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 70,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CX12 ARE Mileage History
- 14/06/202353,411 mi
- 10/06/202459,483 mi+6,072 mi
- 03/06/202565,432 mi+5,949 mi
- 04/06/202565,453 mi+21 mi
- 26/05/202670,633 mi+5,180 mi
Average of roughly 5,841 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CX12 ARE 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 (CX12 ARE) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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