2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · AP14 AFN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent MOT on 24 December 2025 with 123,932 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a recurring pattern of immediate failure followed by rapid rectification. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the initial test but passed a retest within two weeks. This suggests that the previous owner only addresses mechanical faults when prompted by a test failure rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles annually. Between the October 2023 test at 110,864 miles and the October 2024 test at 115,834 miles, the car covered only 5,000 miles, indicating a period of lower use. However, the mileage increased significantly by 8,100 miles in the fourteen months between the October 2024 and 2025 tests, which places standard wear on the drivetrain components and suspension bushings. Because the records show no recorded advisories or defects despite multiple failures, a physical inspection must focus on components that often degrade before an MOT threshold. A buyer should specifically inspect for corrosion on the subframe and exhaust system, and check the condition of the control arms and shock absorbers. Given the high mileage, the state of the brake discs and the presence of any binding calipers are also critical, as the MOT record does not provide data on the remaining life of these consumable items.