2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · GB03 ACE
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 124,297 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GB03 ACE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 124,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GB03 ACE 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 (GB03 ACE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GB03 ACE Mileage History
- 24/10/2023103,211 mi
- 25/10/2024112,433 mi+9,222 mi
- 25/10/2024112,433 mi
- 23/10/2025124,297 mi+11,864 mi
- 23/10/2025124,297 mi
Average of roughly 10,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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