2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · DS61 XTW
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 72,106 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS61 XTW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2026
- 72,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS61 XTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (DS61 XTW) between December 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
DS61 XTW Mileage History
- 17/12/201423,165 mi
- 02/02/201632,889 mi+9,724 mi
- 26/04/201735,913 mi+3,024 mi
- 30/04/201735,923 mi+10 mi
- 30/04/201840,474 mi+4,551 mi
- 01/05/201946,545 mi+6,071 mi
- 04/05/201946,553 mi+8 mi
- 29/10/202053,855 mi+7,302 mi
- 19/10/202157,250 mi+3,395 mi
- 24/10/202259,785 mi+2,535 mi
- 26/10/202362,454 mi+2,669 mi
- 26/10/202362,455 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/202464,856 mi+2,401 mi
- 24/10/202464,858 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/202565,648 mi+790 mi
- 31/10/202672,106 mi+6,458 mi
Average of roughly 4,123 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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