2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · MT12 OOW
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 116,917 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT12 OOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2023
- 116,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT12 OOW 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 (MT12 OOW) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MT12 OOW Mileage History
- 29/11/202197,748 mi
- 01/12/202197,749 mi+1 mi
- 30/11/2022111,065 mi+13,316 mi
- 01/12/2022111,067 mi+2 mi
- 08/12/2023116,917 mi+5,850 mi
Average of roughly 9,475 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: Below Average
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