2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · MW12 UST
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 157,157 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW12 UST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 157,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW12 UST 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 UST) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
MW12 UST Mileage History
- 17/08/2023139,780 mi
- 15/08/2024145,917 mi+6,137 mi
- 02/07/2025149,762 mi+3,845 mi
- 02/07/2025149,774 mi+12 mi
- 04/08/2026157,157 mi+7,383 mi
Average of roughly 5,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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