2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · B1 BGK

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improvement over the last three years. Following a failure in September 2022, the car has passed three consecutive MOT tests with no recorded defects. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 124,156 miles returned a clean sheet, indicating that the previous owner addressed the prior mechanical and safety issues and maintained the vehicle to standard thereafter. At 124,156 miles over twelve years, the DS3 averages approximately 10,346 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage figures for its age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with only 1,207 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and roughly 975 miles between 2023 and 2024. This regular mileage suggests the vehicle has been used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent internal seal degradation and component corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the September 2022 failure highlighted excessively worn bushes on both the offside and nearside front lower suspension arms. While these were replaced, the high-mileage nature of the car puts significant stress on rubber components and ball joints. You should also inspect the rear brakes for uneven wear or binding calipers, given the record noted thin pads during the 2022 test. The history also flagged a damaged driver seatbelt and an inoperative registration plate lamp in 2022. Although these were cleared in the subsequent pass, a quick check of the belt mechanism and lighting remains prudent. Given the age and mileage of the vehicle, a thorough check of the lower structural sections for corrosion is also necessary, though the MOT record does not indicate any structural integrity issues to date.