2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SK12 KYT
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 102,518 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK12 KYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 102,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK12 KYT 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 (SK12 KYT) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SK12 KYT Mileage History
- 14/04/202269,416 mi
- 13/04/202382,394 mi+12,978 mi
- 10/04/202495,429 mi+13,035 mi
- 11/04/202495,429 mi
- 17/04/2025102,518 mi+7,089 mi
Average of roughly 11,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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