2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · EL55 OXO
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 112,870 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,870 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.
EL55 OXO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 112,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EL55 OXO Mileage History
- 20/02/201529,555 mi
- 20/02/201529,555 mi
- 03/03/201635,839 mi+6,284 mi
- 25/02/201742,227 mi+6,388 mi
- 28/02/201742,243 mi+16 mi
- 25/09/201853,089 mi+10,846 mi
- 25/09/201853,089 mi
- 27/09/201968,605 mi+15,516 mi
- 27/09/201968,605 mi
- 21/09/202074,524 mi+5,919 mi
- 23/09/202180,153 mi+5,629 mi
- 26/09/202288,309 mi+8,156 mi
- 26/09/202398,030 mi+9,721 mi
- 07/12/2024106,812 mi+8,782 mi
- 03/12/2025112,870 mi+6,058 mi
- 03/12/2025112,870 mi
Average of roughly 7,725 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
EL55 OXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (EL55 OXO) between February 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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