2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · N88 DAX
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 101,416 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N88 DAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 101,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N88 DAX 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 (N88 DAX) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 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: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
N88 DAX Mileage History
- 08/11/202377,480 mi
- 14/11/202377,630 mi+150 mi
- 04/09/202482,396 mi+4,766 mi
- 21/08/202592,695 mi+10,299 mi
- 23/07/2026101,416 mi+8,721 mi
Average of roughly 8,850 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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