2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · RK62 XEG
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 104,477 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK62 XEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 104,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK62 XEG 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 (RK62 XEG) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RK62 XEG Mileage History
- 19/10/202387,170 mi
- 09/10/202496,200 mi+9,030 mi
- 10/10/202496,200 mi
- 16/10/2025104,477 mi+8,277 mi
- 16/10/2025104,477 mi
Average of roughly 8,686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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