2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FN62 GJE
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 74,324 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN62 GJE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2024
- 74,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN62 GJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (FN62 GJE) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FN62 GJE Mileage History
- 23/05/20226,320 mi
- 17/05/20236,927 mi+607 mi
- 20/05/20236,933 mi+6 mi
- 14/05/202474,324 mi+67,391 mi
Average of roughly 34,407 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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