2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · CV13 OGM

The Citroen DS3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 April 2025 at 131,852 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 4 September 2023 at 115,670 miles confirms no advisories or failures have persisted across the interval. The record shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that clears the MOT threshold without flagged wear. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for a 2013 vehicle. From the 8 December 2022 test at 109,934 miles, the car covered 5,736 miles to the 4 September 2023 examination, then 11,272 miles by the 29 August 2024 pass at 126,942 miles, and a further 4,910 miles to the April 2025 pass. Annual averages of roughly 10,142 miles hold steady, with no abrupt accumulation or long dormant periods suggesting standing damage. The DVSA data is sparse but clean across all five entries. The 29 August 2024 record shows a failed test immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage of 126,942 miles, with no defects listed against either outcome. Such a same-day fail with no recorded defect typically points to an administrative or documentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm the anomaly, but no suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or emissions issues appear in the history. Given the absence of advisories on tyres, exhaust, or structural integrity, in-person checks should focus on general consumable condition and evidence of the 2024 test anomaly. Inspect underbody for early corrosion and confirm brake caliper operation, though the record gives no cause to expect binding or wear. The vehicle's history supports a sound used purchase from a maintenance standpoint.