2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SW61 UPM
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 218,216 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,216 mi
- 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.
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.
SW61 UPM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 218,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW61 UPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (SW61 UPM) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened This seat belt is in a very SERIOUS condition. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SW61 UPM Mileage History
- 19/08/2022208,556 mi
- 23/08/2022208,561 mi+5 mi
- 31/08/2023213,483 mi+4,922 mi
- 01/10/2024218,216 mi+4,733 mi
Average of roughly 4,558 miles per year across 4 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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