2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · DG12 CLO
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 102,130 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG12 CLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/04/2026
- 102,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG12 CLO 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 (DG12 CLO) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DG12 CLO Mileage History
- 29/02/202490,029 mi
- 29/02/202490,034 mi+5 mi
- 01/04/202596,696 mi+6,662 mi
- 02/04/202596,697 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/2026102,130 mi+5,433 mi
Average of roughly 5,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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