2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · RA12 UMW
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 94,831 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA12 UMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 94,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA12 UMW 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 (RA12 UMW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
RA12 UMW Mileage History
- 26/10/202274,047 mi
- 20/10/202382,603 mi+8,556 mi
- 14/10/202491,041 mi+8,438 mi
- 14/10/202491,041 mi
- 01/10/202594,831 mi+3,790 mi
Average of roughly 7,089 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: Poor
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