2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · HMZ 227
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13/06/2012. Recorded mileage 40,369 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
HMZ 227 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 40,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HMZ 227 Mileage History
- 26/10/202324,715 mi
- 31/10/202427,502 mi+2,787 mi
- 14/08/202529,400 mi+1,898 mi
- 13/08/202640,269 mi+10,869 mi
- 15/08/202640,369 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 5,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HMZ 227 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 (HMZ 227) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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