2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FH61 ETY
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 138,572 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH61 ETY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 138,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH61 ETY 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 (FH61 ETY) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FH61 ETY Mileage History
- 19/02/202292,471 mi
- 10/02/2023104,619 mi+12,148 mi
- 19/02/2024116,356 mi+11,737 mi
- 17/02/2025124,527 mi+8,171 mi
- 26/01/2026138,572 mi+14,045 mi
Average of roughly 11,719 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: Good
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