2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · YF61 VCC
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 71,265 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF61 VCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 71,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF61 VCC 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 (YF61 VCC) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF61 VCC Mileage History
- 19/10/202258,926 mi
- 26/09/202361,451 mi+2,525 mi
- 26/09/202361,451 mi
- 19/09/202466,023 mi+4,572 mi
- 26/09/202571,265 mi+5,242 mi
Average of roughly 4,201 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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