2021 DS 3 Crossback Pfrmnc LNE + EV Electricity · CF21 OTW

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 24 April 2026, recording zero defects at 39,899 miles. That result marks a clear improvement over the preceding test cycle, where a failure on 14 April 2025 flagged nearside front brake fluctuation and imbalance across the axle. The following day's retest at 32,682 miles passed without advisories, indicating the braking issue was promptly rectified rather than left to deteriorate. The maintenance trend is therefore stable and currently improving, with no outstanding defects on record. At roughly five years old, the car has covered 39,899 miles, averaging approximately 7,980 miles per year, which sits squarely within normal annual usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable: 27,071 miles in June 2024, 32,681 miles by April 2025, and 39,899 miles in April 2026, showing a steady accumulation of around 7,000 to 7,200 miles per year with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer anomalies. The only mechanical concern on record is the April 2025 brake failure, specifically nearside front service brake fluctuation and axle imbalance. While the subsequent pass confirms the issue was addressed, a prospective buyer should still inspect the nearside front brake disc for uneven wear, lipping, or heat discolouration, and check the caliper slides and pistons for smooth operation. Brake pad thickness on the nearside front should be compared directly against the offside to confirm even wear patterns post-repair. Given the zero-defect result in April 2026, there is no evidence of recurring braking faults, but a road test under moderate and firm braking would verify that the fluctuation has been fully eliminated. Beyond the braking system, the clean MOT record across four tests provides no structural or suspension red flags. A buyer should still conduct a visual inspection of the subframes, suspension mounting points, and floor pan for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been kept in a coastal or road-salt-heavy area. The EV powertrain eliminates exhaust and emissions concerns, but high-voltage cabling and the battery housing should be checked for impact damage or water ingress. Tyre condition, wiper function, and lighting alignment remain standard pre-purchase checks, though none of these have attracted advisory attention on any recorded test.