2017 DS DS3 Connected Chic Puretech 1.2L Petrol · HGZ 9202

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following a successful MOT on 10 June 2026 at 49,934 miles. While the most recent result shows no defects, the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The car failed tests on 1 June 2026 and 20 May 2025, only to pass days later after covering short distances of 52 and 80 miles. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when prompted by an inspection failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At approximately nine years old, the recorded mileage of 49,934 miles represents low annual usage of roughly 5,500 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between June 2023 (38,488 miles) and May 2025 (47,737 miles), where the vehicle covered less than 9,300 miles over two years. Such low-frequency use often results in long periods of vehicle standing, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, suspension bushings, and brake caliper seals despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components affected by age rather than just distance. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and seized calipers, which are common in vehicles that sit stationary. Given the recent failures, verify that the suspension components are free of cracks or perished rubber and inspect the exhaust system for signs of structural rust at the mounting points. While the vehicle is currently in passing order, the reactive nature of the repairs indicates a history of minimal intervention between test cycles.