2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · SM62 FFW
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 109,921 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SM62 FFW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 109,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM62 FFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (SM62 FFW) between August 2015 and July 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SM62 FFW Mileage History
- 14/08/201535,719 mi
- 14/08/201535,719 mi
- 16/06/201637,780 mi+2,061 mi
- 15/07/201746,159 mi+8,379 mi
- 15/06/201854,106 mi+7,947 mi
- 15/06/201854,106 mi
- 10/07/201964,334 mi+10,228 mi
- 08/01/202173,823 mi+9,489 mi
- 08/01/202173,823 mi
- 12/01/202281,461 mi+7,638 mi
- 13/01/202281,462 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/202392,755 mi+11,293 mi
- 06/01/202392,755 mi
- 29/02/2024104,118 mi+11,363 mi
- 01/03/2024104,119 mi+1 mi
- 18/02/2025109,801 mi+5,682 mi
- 07/07/2025109,921 mi+120 mi
Average of roughly 7,497 miles per year across 17 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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