2015 DS DS3 1.6L Petrol · JC12 MDC
2015 DS DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 43,179 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JC12 MDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 43,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JC12 MDC 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 2015 Ds Ds3 (JC12 MDC) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
JC12 MDC Mileage History
- 13/12/202227,154 mi
- 16/12/202227,154 mi
- 05/12/202333,895 mi+6,741 mi
- 27/11/202438,831 mi+4,936 mi
- 16/12/202543,179 mi+4,348 mi
Average of roughly 5,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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