2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SW12 RZJ
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 143,274 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
SW12 RZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 143,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
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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SW12 RZJ Mileage History
- 03/11/2022132,290 mi
- 30/10/2023138,360 mi+6,070 mi
- 14/11/2023138,412 mi+52 mi
- 20/05/2025143,274 mi+4,862 mi
- 20/05/2025143,274 mi
Average of roughly 4,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 RZJ 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 (SW12 RZJ) between November 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 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 (14 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light illuminated (7.12 (e))”; “Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both offside and near sides (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”.
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