2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · LD12 WUA
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 93,856 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD12 WUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/02/2024
- 93,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD12 WUA 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 (LD12 WUA) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LD12 WUA Mileage History
- 20/11/202171,731 mi
- 22/11/202281,426 mi+9,695 mi
- 30/11/202281,631 mi+205 mi
- 21/12/202392,760 mi+11,129 mi
- 13/02/202493,856 mi+1,096 mi
Average of roughly 9,915 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: Poor
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