2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · CA08 RAY
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 99,770 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 RAY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 99,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 RAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (CA08 RAY) between March 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (locker) (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
CA08 RAY Mileage History
- 14/03/201538,272 mi
- 10/03/201647,665 mi+9,393 mi
- 04/03/201754,272 mi+6,607 mi
- 04/03/201754,272 mi
- 21/02/201861,428 mi+7,156 mi
- 21/02/201861,428 mi
- 12/03/201964,884 mi+3,456 mi
- 13/03/201964,884 mi
- 11/03/202067,615 mi+2,731 mi
- 11/03/202067,615 mi
- 08/03/202169,298 mi+1,683 mi
- 09/03/202169,298 mi
- 05/07/202169,624 mi+326 mi
- 15/07/202169,717 mi+93 mi
- 15/07/202169,717 mi
- 11/07/202273,540 mi+3,823 mi
- 26/06/202379,194 mi+5,654 mi
- 31/05/202485,761 mi+6,567 mi
- 28/05/202592,481 mi+6,720 mi
- 18/06/202592,576 mi+95 mi
- 17/06/202699,770 mi+7,194 mi
- 17/06/202699,770 mi
Average of roughly 5,461 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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