2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · MW12 CWK
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 106,107 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW12 CWK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 106,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW12 CWK 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 (MW12 CWK) between May 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad in at an angle, wheel rotates freely going forwards but binds excessi”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb in halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))”.
MW12 CWK Mileage History
- 23/05/201525,060 mi
- 18/05/201631,760 mi+6,700 mi
- 13/05/201738,099 mi+6,339 mi
- 12/05/201844,942 mi+6,843 mi
- 11/05/201951,764 mi+6,822 mi
- 14/05/201951,806 mi+42 mi
- 14/11/202063,492 mi+11,686 mi
- 10/11/202175,380 mi+11,888 mi
- 23/11/202285,400 mi+10,020 mi
- 26/11/202285,411 mi+11 mi
- 25/11/202394,066 mi+8,655 mi
- 30/11/2024100,378 mi+6,312 mi
- 03/12/2024100,399 mi+21 mi
- 05/12/2025106,107 mi+5,708 mi
Average of roughly 7,691 miles per year across 14 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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