2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · KX12 UAL
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 137,934 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX12 UAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 137,934 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.
KX12 UAL 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 (KX12 UAL) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KX12 UAL Mileage History
- 26/01/202399,797 mi
- 09/02/2024112,191 mi+12,394 mi
- 07/02/2025126,663 mi+14,472 mi
- 06/02/2026137,932 mi+11,269 mi
- 27/02/2026137,934 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,349 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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- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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