2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · LN14 AFF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 10 March 2026 at 131,425 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failure followed by a successful pass. In both 2025 and 2026, the car failed the test only to pass a re-test three days later. This suggests the previous owner addresses specific MOT-related defects only when prompted by a test failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 131,425 miles over twelve years, this Citroen DS3 averages approximately 11,000 miles per annum, which aligns with national averages for a passenger vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent across the records, with 4,536 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 6,426 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026. This regularity indicates the vehicle is used consistently, which generally helps prevent internal components and braking systems from seizing due to long periods of standing. The MOT history lacks recorded advisories for the last three years, which is uncommon for a vehicle exceeding 130,000 miles. A buyer should perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers as these components typically show significant wear at this mileage. Given the recent failures, the buyer should also verify the brake discs for thinning or binding calipers and check the structural integrity of the underside for corrosion, ensuring that no hidden issues were overlooked during the rapid re-tests.