2022 DS DS3 C-Back Pfrmc LN+ Ptch SS A 1.2L Petrol · CF72 JRZ

With only a single MOT pass recorded on 21 November 2025 and no advisories, defects, or failures logged against this 2022 DS DS3 Crossback, the official DVSA record is currently limited to a clean first test at just over three years of age. The vehicle was first presented for testing in its fourth year, which means there is no MOT history covering its first three years on the road — this is normal for a car first registered in 2022, as it would not have required an MOT until its fourth anniversary, and so no evidence of mechanical deterioration is available prior to this point. The absence of advisories is a positive baseline, indicating that at the time of test, the inspecting examiner did not identify any components that were wearing but not yet at failure threshold, such as brake pads, tyres, suspension bushes, or exhaust components. Mileage accumulation for this DS3 is notably low, with 11,433 miles recorded against an age of approximately four years, equating to roughly 2,858 miles per year on average. This is a very modest annual figure for a modern crossover and points towards predominantly short-trip, low-load usage rather than sustained motorway driving. Mechanically, this usage profile can be a mixed picture: components such as brake discs and calipers are less likely to have suffered pad-imprint wear from sustained heavy braking, and the clutch, if manual, will have seen limited slippage, however low-mileage cars are more prone to corrosion on underbody components, seized caliper slide pins, and degraded rubber items such as drive belts, suspension bushes, and tyre sidewalls that deteriorate with age rather than mileage. The combination of a single recent test and a low reading means there is no longitudinal MOT data to confirm whether the vehicle has been used consistently or has experienced any extended periods of standing. For a prospective buyer, the limited history means the absence of advisories is only a starting point rather than a complete picture. A thorough physical inspection should pay particular attention to the underbody and wheel arches for surface corrosion or evidence of underseal deterioration, given the low usage and the tendency of PSA-platform vehicles to show corrosion around suspension mounting points and subframe seams over time. The brake calipers, particularly the slider pins and guide surfaces, should be checked for seizing, which is common on cars that see infrequent use, and the brake discs should be examined for lipping, pitting, or surface rust that has become ingrained due to lack of regular braking. On the test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn top mounts, anti-roll bar drop links, or wishbone bushes — none of which would have been specifically reported on the single clean MOT. Given the low annual mileage, particular attention should also be given to items that degrade through age rather than use. Inspect the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking, uneven shoulder wear, or perishing rubber, and check the manufacture date markings if visible, as tyres on a 2022 car may still be original and approaching the end of their safe service life. Verify the state of the 12V battery by confirming its age and testing its resting voltage, since prolonged low-mileage use with short journeys is a common cause of premature battery failure. Finally, request evidence of the most recent service, paying particular attention to whether the engine oil, oil filter, and cabin filter have been changed at appropriate intervals, as the low recorded mileage should not be mistaken for recent mechanical maintenance.