2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · MK12 VCX
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 67,930 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MK12 VCX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 67,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MK12 VCX Mileage History
- 13/03/201522,549 mi
- 18/03/201627,359 mi+4,810 mi
- 23/03/201731,868 mi+4,509 mi
- 19/03/201835,187 mi+3,319 mi
- 19/03/201835,187 mi
- 21/03/201937,713 mi+2,526 mi
- 24/03/202040,630 mi+2,917 mi
- 18/03/202142,447 mi+1,817 mi
- 25/08/202244,266 mi+1,819 mi
- 14/08/202347,406 mi+3,140 mi
- 12/08/202450,612 mi+3,206 mi
- 12/08/202450,614 mi+2 mi
- 20/08/202552,915 mi+2,301 mi
- 26/08/202667,930 mi+15,015 mi
Average of roughly 3,962 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
MK12 VCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (MK12 VCX) between March 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 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: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER WALL 205/45/17 ”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGER BROKEN/ WELD (7.1.1)”.
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