2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · GY12 AYL
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 89,003 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GY12 AYL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 89,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GY12 AYL Mileage History
- 30/04/201511,089 mi
- 30/04/201511,089 mi
- 27/04/201622,501 mi+11,412 mi
- 27/04/201733,068 mi+10,567 mi
- 18/04/201843,780 mi+10,712 mi
- 25/09/201953,348 mi+9,568 mi
- 15/09/202056,105 mi+2,757 mi
- 21/09/202159,664 mi+3,559 mi
- 20/09/202263,842 mi+4,178 mi
- 22/09/202367,750 mi+3,908 mi
- 22/09/202367,750 mi
- 06/09/202472,401 mi+4,651 mi
- 12/09/202472,401 mi
- 22/09/202580,326 mi+7,925 mi
- 22/09/202580,333 mi+7 mi
- 11/09/202689,003 mi+8,670 mi
Average of roughly 6,854 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
GY12 AYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds3 (GY12 AYL) between April 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inbalance mlddle and inner ”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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