2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · CX62 YSC
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 78,703 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX62 YSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 78,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX62 YSC 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 (CX62 YSC) between June 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
CX62 YSC Mileage History
- 28/06/202473,356 mi
- 24/10/202577,001 mi+3,645 mi
- 24/10/202577,001 mi
- 08/10/202678,690 mi+1,689 mi
- 12/10/202678,703 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,336 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: 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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