2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · K24 UCA
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 55,845 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K24 UCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 55,845 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.
K24 UCA 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 (K24 UCA) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K24 UCA Mileage History
- 17/10/202247,873 mi
- 18/10/202247,874 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/202351,658 mi+3,784 mi
- 23/11/202455,210 mi+3,552 mi
- 13/11/202555,845 mi+635 mi
Average of roughly 2,592 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: Good
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- Timing Chain Stretch (THP & VTi Engines)Serious
The 1.6-litre "Prince" petrol engines are notorious for timing chain tensioner failure and chain stretch, which can lead to catastrophic engine damage.
- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
The petrol engines are known to consume significant amounts of oil (up to 1L per 1,000 miles), which can lead to low oil pressure and accelerated engine wear.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
The high-pressure fuel pump on THP models is a common failure point, leading to poor running or a non-start condition.
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