CITROEN DS32014 · 1.6L Diesel

The 2014 Citroen DS3 demonstrates a stable roadworthiness trend based on its most recent MOT on 2025-12-15, which passed at 110,260 miles. However, the preceding test on 2025-12-10 failed at 110,258 miles, suggesting a potential unresolved issue that may have been rectified shortly before the retest. No defects were recorded in either test, indicating the vehicle met baseline safety standards. The absence of critical faults in the latest assessment implies the car is currently roadworthy, though the proximity of the failure and subsequent pass raises questions about the nature of the unresolved defect. The vehicle’s mileage of 110,260 miles at 12 years old aligns with an average annual usage of 9,188 miles, which is typical for its age. Notable gaps in the MOT history include a 15,296-mile jump between the 2023 test (85,058 miles) and the 2024 test (100,354 miles), followed by a 9,906-mile increase to 110,260 miles by 2025. These increments suggest consistent usage but lack detailed records of maintenance between tests. The repeated failures in 2024 and 2025, despite no recorded defects, may indicate minor issues requiring attention, though the lack of specific faults in the logs limits definitive conclusions. A buyer should prioritize inspecting the suspension system, particularly suspension bushes and coil springs, given the vehicle’s age and mileage. The rear brakes and exhaust emissions should also be checked, as these components are common points of failure in older vehicles. Structural corrosion, though not mentioned in the MOTs, warrants scrutiny, especially under the chassis and body panels. The absence of recorded advisories on tyres or wiper blades implies these may have been replaced recently, but a physical inspection is necessary to confirm their condition. The vehicle’s maintenance history, while sparse, does not reveal major structural or mechanical risks at present.