2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · AL05 MCT
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 114,444 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL05 MCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 114,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL05 MCT 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 (AL05 MCT) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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 (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AL05 MCT Mileage History
- 26/06/2024106,377 mi
- 03/07/2024106,399 mi+22 mi
- 03/07/2025110,156 mi+3,757 mi
- 09/07/2025110,170 mi+14 mi
- 09/07/2026114,444 mi+4,274 mi
Average of roughly 3,965 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: Average
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- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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