2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · WU12 XBW
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 81,561 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU12 XBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 81,561 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.
WU12 XBW 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 (WU12 XBW) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WU12 XBW Mileage History
- 23/01/202464,614 mi
- 24/01/202464,621 mi+7 mi
- 29/01/202573,580 mi+8,959 mi
- 30/01/202573,580 mi
- 02/02/202681,561 mi+7,981 mi
Average of roughly 8,356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Timing Chain Stretch (THP & VTi Engines)Serious
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- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
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- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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