2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · CU14 WEO

The 2014 Citroen DS3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 November 2025 at 106,803 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The lone blemish is a failed test on 14 November 2023 at 84,157 miles that was immediately retested and passed the same day with no defects noted, indicating an administrative or minor pre-check issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for a twelve-year-old car. The record shows 57,684 miles at the 29 November 2022 test, then a jump to 84,157 miles by 14 November 2023, equating to roughly 26,000 miles in that year. From November 2023 to November 2024 the car covered 15,954 miles to reach 100,111, then only 6,692 miles to the November 2025 test at 106,803. Recent annual use has dropped below the long-term average of about 8,900 miles per year. The clean advisory history across all tests suggests previous owners kept basic consumables and structural items in order, with no flagged corrosion, worn suspension bushes, or binding brakes. A buyer should still verify in person that the brake discs, coil springs, and exhaust emissions remain within tolerance, as a clean MOT does not confirm component life remaining. The same-day fail and pass in November 2023 warrants a check of the test station paperwork to confirm no suppressed defect. Given the sparse but consistent record, the DS3 shows no recurring mechanical trend requiring concern. Physical inspection should focus on tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and underbody structural integrity, since these are common wear points not always captured on a passing certificate.