The road tax status for FD12 AEL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FD12 AEL?

The MOT for FD12 AEL is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of FD12 AEL?

The recorded mileage for FD12 AEL is 104,258 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FD12 AEL ULEZ compliant?

No, FD12 AEL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FD12 AEL

FD12 AEL

2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22/05/2012. Recorded mileage 104,258 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026.

Make & Model: CITROEN DS3
Year / Origin: 2012 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,258 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 104,258 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2012
Engine: 1560cc

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FD12 AEL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
104,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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FD12 AEL Mileage History

23/09/202286,829 mi
11/10/202392,580 mi+5,751 mi
08/10/202499,535 mi+6,955 mi
11/10/202499,550 mi+15 mi
07/10/2025104,258 mi+4,708 mi

Average of roughly 5,736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FD12 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 05:49

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (FD12 AEL) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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