2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · Y23 AAR
2012 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 105,123 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y23 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 105,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y23 AAR 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 (Y23 AAR) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb needs swapping round (4.3.3 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
Y23 AAR Mileage History
- 01/08/202388,336 mi
- 30/07/202496,559 mi+8,223 mi
- 31/07/202496,560 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/2025105,121 mi+8,561 mi
- 03/07/2025105,123 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,734 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
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