2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · NX12 KXW
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 130,122 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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NX12 KXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 130,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX12 KXW 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 (NX12 KXW) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NX12 KXW Mileage History
- 02/04/2024118,603 mi
- 03/04/2024118,604 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/2025125,651 mi+7,047 mi
- 08/04/2026130,118 mi+4,467 mi
- 09/04/2026130,122 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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