2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · BV64 YJO

The 2014 Citroen DS3 holds a valid MOT certificate from 6 May 2025, making it 13 months old and legally due for its next annual test. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but flagged by a cluster of minor defects at the most recent pass. The tester noted an offside front puncture, a worn and perished offside rear tyre, a scored rear brake disc, and a slightly distorted nearside rear wheel. None of these are serious failures, yet they suggest consumable wear and light damage have gone unattended since the previous clean test. The vehicle has covered 112,140 miles over roughly 12 years, averaging approximately 9,345 miles per year. The MOT record shows a notable jump between the clean pass on 22 May 2024 at 99,000 miles and the 6 May 2025 test at 112,140 miles, representing 13,140 miles in under 12 months. That is a significant increase compared with the earlier pattern of around 6,000 miles per year between September 2022 and May 2024. The recent mileage surge points to heavier use, which can accelerate wear on brakes, suspension, and tyres. Buyers should inspect the rear braking system carefully. The May 2025 advisory for a worn, pitted, or scored rear brake disc, combined with a slightly distorted nearside rear wheel, raises the possibility of impact damage or prolonged dragging from a binding caliper. A physical check should cover rear pad thickness, disc condition, and wheel run-out, along with a road test for any pulling or judder under braking. Suspension and steering components also warrant attention. The September 2022 test flagged worn front suspension arm bushes and a reduced damping effect from the nearside front shock absorber. Although later tests did not repeat these items, wear can progress silently. A buyer should examine front suspension bushes, ball joints, and shock absorbers for play, leaks, and deterioration. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme: advisories for cuts, perishing, and edge wear appeared in both 2022 and 2025. That pattern suggests basic tyre upkeep has been inconsistent, so a thorough inspection of all four tyres and the spare is advisable.