2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · HIB 340

The Citroën DS3 presents a stable and improving mechanical condition as of its most recent MOT on 28 April 2026 at 45,409 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet follows a pattern of consistent annual testing and suggests the vehicle is currently in sound operational order. The maintenance trend over the past two years shows clear improvement, moving from tyre-related failures to a fully defect-free pass. The recorded mileage of 45,409 miles across sixteen years equates to roughly 2,838 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. The annual test-to-test intervals reinforce this light usage pattern: between April 2024 and April 2025 the car covered approximately 3,260 miles, and between April 2025 and April 2026 it covered just 4,181 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest the mileage has been tampered with or that the car was subjected to unusually heavy use in any single period. The record is sparse but clean, with no advisory items noted at any point. The two failed tests in 2024 and 2025 both centred on exposed tyre cords, specifically on the front nearside and, in 2025, on both front tyres. This recurring fault indicates the previous owner allowed tyre condition to deteriorate below legal minimums on more than one occasion, which raises a question about broader attentiveness to consumable maintenance. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the current tyre condition, checking tread depth, sidewall integrity, and age-related cracking, particularly on the front axle. Given the low annual mileage and the age of the vehicle, it is also worth inspecting suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and examining the underside for any signs of corrosion that can develop during prolonged periods of standing. The braking system, while not flagged in any test, should be checked for binding calipers and uneven disc wear, conditions that commonly develop on vehicles covering short distances.