2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · LB61 BKL
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 114,047 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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LB61 BKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 114,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB61 BKL 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 (LB61 BKL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LB61 BKL Mileage History
- 12/09/2023101,768 mi
- 19/09/2024106,723 mi+4,955 mi
- 01/10/2024106,725 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/2025114,045 mi+7,320 mi
- 23/09/2025114,047 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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