2017 DS DS3 Connected Chic Puretech 1.2L Petrol · HGZ 8966

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass on April 11, 2026 at 44,520 miles. While the record shows a failure on the same day just 87 miles prior, the lack of recorded defects on the failure slip suggests an administrative error or a minor issue rectified instantly rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The overall history indicates a consistent pattern of passing tests without any recorded faults or recurring advisories over the last four years. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant increase in usage between March 2024 and April 2026, where the car covered 13,571 miles in just two years. Conversely, the period between 2022 and 2023 saw only 2,770 miles driven. This pattern of low-frequency short trips can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and potential brake corrosion if the vehicle sat stationary for long periods without movement. Given the absence of recorded advisories in the MOT history, a physical inspection should focus on the effects of low-mileage operation. A buyer should check for surface pitting on brake discs and seized calipers which often occur on cars that are not used frequently. The suspension bushes should also be examined for age-related cracking, as rubber components perish over time regardless of the mileage recorded. The structural integrity of the chassis appears sound based on the clean record, as no corrosion or structural weakness has been flagged in previous tests.