2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · YY62 OGA
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 101,992 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YY62 OGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 101,992 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.
YY62 OGA 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 (YY62 OGA) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 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: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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 mount and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt I”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YY62 OGA Mileage History
- 19/09/202396,174 mi
- 05/08/202499,215 mi+3,041 mi
- 05/08/202499,216 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/2025100,458 mi+1,242 mi
- 20/07/2026101,992 mi+1,534 mi
Average of roughly 2,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YY62 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YY62OGA.
AUSTIN
SEVEN
VOLKSWAGEN
AMAROK
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
VOLKSWAGEN
CALIFORNIA
CITROEN DS3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.