2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · PJ12 WHV
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 137,397 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ12 WHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 137,397 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.
PJ12 WHV 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 (PJ12 WHV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 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), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PJ12 WHV Mileage History
- 02/10/2023129,638 mi
- 07/10/2023129,643 mi+5 mi
- 01/10/2024133,988 mi+4,345 mi
- 03/10/2025137,377 mi+3,389 mi
- 04/10/2025137,397 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 3,867 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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