2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · SV12 LVC
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 79,509 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,509 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
SV12 LVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 79,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SV12 LVC Mileage History
- 31/08/202362,130 mi
- 01/09/202362,130 mi
- 15/08/202465,961 mi+3,831 mi
- 03/09/202579,223 mi+13,262 mi
- 09/09/202579,509 mi+286 mi
Average of roughly 8,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV12 LVC 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 (SV12 LVC) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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