CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ12 NCX

2012 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,363 mi
Last recorded73,363 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 NCX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 73,361 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 71,655 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 71,655 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 66,714 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,975 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,975 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

both front indicators pale

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2021 58,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,940 miles

Front wishbones, bushes perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer mount in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,545 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,833 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 43,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes in poor condition

rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-16 worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust metal mount broken and corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,949 miles

exhaust metal mount broken

Pass 28 Feb 2015 31,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise exhaust back box mount broken

Fail 28 Feb 2015 31,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise exhaust back box mount broken

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ12 NCX is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 59,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ12 NCX?

You can check the full history of WJ12 NCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ12 NCX registered?

WJ12 NCX is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is WJ12 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 NCX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ12 NCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ12 NCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.