2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · BT62 FGV
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 142,680 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT62 FGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 142,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT62 FGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (BT62 FGV) between November 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 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 (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BT62 FGV Mileage History
- 25/11/2021120,845 mi
- 26/11/2021120,847 mi+2 mi
- 25/11/2022142,669 mi+21,822 mi
- 14/04/2023142,680 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 15,795 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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