2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · LO12 ARX
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 55,805 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 ARX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 55,805 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.
LO12 ARX 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 (LO12 ARX) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LO12 ARX Mileage History
- 10/07/202341,800 mi
- 11/07/202341,800 mi
- 07/08/202444,671 mi+2,871 mi
- 08/09/202552,321 mi+7,650 mi
- 19/03/202655,805 mi+3,484 mi
Average of roughly 5,203 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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