2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · PX12 XCL
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 101,803 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX12 XCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 101,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
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PX12 XCL 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 XCL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PX12 XCL Mileage History
- 23/10/202377,281 mi
- 25/10/202377,281 mi
- 21/10/202490,660 mi+13,379 mi
- 01/10/2025101,803 mi+11,143 mi
- 01/10/2025101,803 mi
Average of roughly 12,633 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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