2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · GXI 223
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 80,097 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GXI 223 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 80,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GXI 223 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 (GXI 223) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GXI 223 Mileage History
- 23/10/202370,182 mi
- 15/10/202476,414 mi+6,232 mi
- 15/10/202476,414 mi
- 10/10/202580,097 mi+3,683 mi
- 10/10/202580,097 mi
Average of roughly 5,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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