2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · DL12 TCJ
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/08/2012. Recorded mileage 53,345 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
DL12 TCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 53,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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DL12 TCJ Mileage History
- 20/04/202350,016 mi
- 18/06/202452,150 mi+2,134 mi
- 26/07/202452,160 mi+10 mi
- 16/04/202653,345 mi+1,185 mi
- 20/04/202653,345 mi
Average of roughly 1,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DL12 TCJ 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 (DL12 TCJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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