2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · GU12 SHZ
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 121,419 miles. MOT valid until 07/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
GU12 SHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 121,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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GU12 SHZ Mileage History
- 26/03/2024106,668 mi
- 09/05/2024106,825 mi+157 mi
- 30/04/2025115,034 mi+8,209 mi
- 29/04/2026121,419 mi+6,385 mi
- 29/04/2026121,419 mi
Average of roughly 7,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU12 SHZ 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 (GU12 SHZ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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