2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · GV62 LHC
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 82,060 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV62 LHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2026
- 82,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV62 LHC 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 2013 Citroen Ds3 (GV62 LHC) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GV62 LHC Mileage History
- 13/09/202372,811 mi
- 18/09/202476,097 mi+3,286 mi
- 18/09/202476,097 mi
- 02/09/202579,384 mi+3,287 mi
- 15/09/202682,060 mi+2,676 mi
Average of roughly 3,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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