2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · X31 CAF
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 55,523 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,523 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
X31 CAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 55,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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X31 CAF Mileage History
- 04/10/202350,953 mi
- 06/10/202350,953 mi
- 26/09/202453,157 mi+2,204 mi
- 27/09/202453,157 mi
- 01/10/202555,523 mi+2,366 mi
Average of roughly 2,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X31 CAF 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 (X31 CAF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 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 (20 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner-side of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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