2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SL12 OVD
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 181,153 km. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 181,153 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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SL12 OVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 181,153 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL12 OVD 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 (SL12 OVD) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure fixing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner”.
SL12 OVD Odometer History
- 18/04/202495,377 mi
- 18/04/202495,392 mi+15 mi
- 30/04/2025106,020 mi+10,628 mi
- 02/05/2025106,023 mi+3 mi
- 07/04/2026181,153 km
Average of roughly 43,578 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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