2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · MW12 DBY
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12/07/2012. Recorded mileage 157,855 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
MW12 DBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 157,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MW12 DBY Mileage History
- 23/09/2024149,491 mi
- 17/04/2025153,291 mi+3,800 mi
- 08/05/2025153,318 mi+27 mi
- 29/04/2026157,855 mi+4,537 mi
- 01/05/2026157,855 mi
Average of roughly 5,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW12 DBY 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 (MW12 DBY) between September 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
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