2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · YY62 OEG
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 69,141 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY62 OEG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 69,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY62 OEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (YY62 OEG) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (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.
YY62 OEG Mileage History
- 15/07/202260,626 mi
- 07/07/202363,258 mi+2,632 mi
- 12/07/202466,553 mi+3,295 mi
- 11/07/202569,141 mi+2,588 mi
Average of roughly 2,848 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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