2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · AA12 NEL
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 111,015 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA12 NEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 111,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA12 NEL 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 2013 Citroen Ds3 (AA12 NEL) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AA12 NEL Mileage History
- 22/12/202183,683 mi
- 23/12/202287,773 mi+4,090 mi
- 16/12/202394,743 mi+6,970 mi
- 02/01/2025105,720 mi+10,977 mi
- 06/01/2026111,015 mi+5,295 mi
Average of roughly 6,763 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: Good
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