2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · MW12 FCO
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 37,320 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW12 FCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 37,320 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.
MW12 FCO 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 FCO) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MW12 FCO Mileage History
- 27/05/202215,631 mi
- 05/06/202321,872 mi+6,241 mi
- 05/06/202432,524 mi+10,652 mi
- 05/06/202432,524 mi
- 03/06/202537,320 mi+4,796 mi
Average of roughly 7,183 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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- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
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- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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