2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · PX12 TWF
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 118,815 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX12 TWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 118,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX12 TWF 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 (PX12 TWF) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))”.
PX12 TWF Mileage History
- 08/10/2024112,495 mi
- 08/10/2024112,495 mi
- 20/09/2025114,302 mi+1,807 mi
- 23/09/2025114,302 mi
- 05/10/2026118,815 mi+4,513 mi
Average of roughly 3,174 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: 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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