2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · L24 KED
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 85,781 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,781 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.
L24 KED Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 85,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L24 KED Mileage History
- 08/07/201511,086 mi
- 08/07/201618,064 mi+6,978 mi
- 19/07/201727,764 mi+9,700 mi
- 19/07/201727,764 mi
- 09/08/201834,463 mi+6,699 mi
- 10/08/201834,467 mi+4 mi
- 15/08/201834,467 mi
- 25/07/201942,388 mi+7,921 mi
- 17/08/202052,542 mi+10,154 mi
- 17/08/202052,542 mi
- 09/08/202156,454 mi+3,912 mi
- 09/08/202156,454 mi
- 03/08/202264,290 mi+7,836 mi
- 04/08/202372,171 mi+7,881 mi
- 04/08/202372,172 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/202478,022 mi+5,850 mi
- 14/08/202478,022 mi
- 20/02/202685,781 mi+7,759 mi
Average of roughly 7,031 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
L24 KED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (L24 KED) between July 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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