2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · WC54 CAT
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 67,698 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,698 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.
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WC54 CAT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 67,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WC54 CAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (WC54 CAT) between January 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
WC54 CAT Mileage History
- 09/01/201514,726 mi
- 14/01/201617,190 mi+2,464 mi
- 28/12/201620,386 mi+3,196 mi
- 28/12/201620,386 mi
- 13/01/201828,636 mi+8,250 mi
- 31/01/201938,393 mi+9,757 mi
- 20/01/202044,560 mi+6,167 mi
- 28/01/202147,990 mi+3,430 mi
- 28/01/202147,990 mi
- 20/01/202252,010 mi+4,020 mi
- 31/01/202356,669 mi+4,659 mi
- 06/05/202357,088 mi+419 mi
- 12/05/202357,088 mi
- 03/05/202460,795 mi+3,707 mi
- 13/05/202460,981 mi+186 mi
- 12/05/202564,174 mi+3,193 mi
- 13/05/202667,635 mi+3,461 mi
- 20/05/202667,698 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 4,663 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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