2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · OV62 OVB
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 121,747 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV62 OVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 121,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV62 OVB Mileage History
- 19/06/2024101,614 mi
- 11/06/2025110,778 mi+9,164 mi
- 11/06/2025110,778 mi
- 01/07/2026121,619 mi+10,841 mi
- 07/07/2026121,747 mi+128 mi
Average of roughly 9,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 OVB 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 (OV62 OVB) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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 (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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