2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · AF13 FCL

The Citroen DS3 presents a currently roadworthy status following the January 2023 pass at 103,875 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable on paper as no defects or advisories were logged across any recorded test. The most recent test on 10 January 2023 cleared the car cleanly, yet the surrounding history shows two failed tests on 4 January 2023 and 8 October 2021 at identical mileages of 103,875 and 91,392 respectively, both with no defects recorded. This pattern implies administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, though it leaves the buyer with little diagnostic detail to assess wear. The odometer reads 103,875 miles against a 2013 build, equating to roughly 7,990 miles per year which is typical for the age. A notable gap exists between the October 2021 test at 91,392 miles and the January 2023 retest still showing 103,875 miles, indicating around 12,483 miles accrued over fourteen months then a plateau. The duplicate mileage on the paired fail and pass dates suggests the car was presented, rejected, and cleared within days without movement, pointing to clerical rejection rather than accumulated use. Given the absence of recorded advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, or corrosion, the DVSA data offers no flag for structural integrity or consumable wear. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of brake discs, binding calipers, and exhaust emissions given the vehicle is now over thirteen years old. The clean record provides no evidence of recurring mechanical trends, but sparse MOT entries limit assurance on long-term upkeep by prior owners.