2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · WR12 FBV
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 124,856 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,856 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.
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WR12 FBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 124,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR12 FBV 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 (WR12 FBV) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
WR12 FBV Mileage History
- 19/08/2022106,567 mi
- 19/08/2022106,567 mi
- 31/08/2023112,269 mi+5,702 mi
- 30/08/2024124,856 mi+12,587 mi
- 30/08/2024124,856 mi
Average of roughly 9,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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