2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FD62 GVC
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 141,681 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD62 GVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 141,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD62 GVC 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 (FD62 GVC) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
FD62 GVC Mileage History
- 31/10/2023127,828 mi
- 09/10/2024135,908 mi+8,080 mi
- 09/10/2024135,908 mi
- 01/10/2025141,614 mi+5,706 mi
- 11/11/2025141,681 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 6,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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