2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · GL12 DVH
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 131,950 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,950 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.
GL12 DVH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 131,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GL12 DVH Mileage History
- 22/06/201514,831 mi
- 22/06/201514,831 mi
- 13/06/201622,587 mi+7,756 mi
- 01/06/201732,609 mi+10,022 mi
- 27/06/201844,886 mi+12,277 mi
- 29/06/201845,034 mi+148 mi
- 21/06/201959,424 mi+14,390 mi
- 02/07/202067,382 mi+7,958 mi
- 02/07/202067,382 mi
- 16/06/202176,849 mi+9,467 mi
- 16/06/202176,849 mi
- 23/06/202296,840 mi+19,991 mi
- 27/06/202297,037 mi+197 mi
- 26/06/2023118,294 mi+21,257 mi
- 24/06/2024123,878 mi+5,584 mi
- 30/06/2025128,316 mi+4,438 mi
- 17/06/2026131,951 mi+3,635 mi
- 17/06/2026131,950 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 10,660 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GL12 DVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (GL12 DVH) between June 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) ”.
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