2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · CV14 NLC

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, passing its most recent MOT test on 3 September 2025 at 96,535 miles with no defects recorded. This represents an improving trend compared to the previous years where the car failed to pass on two separate occasions. The clean result sheet from the most recent inspection suggests that the current owner has addressed previous mechanical concerns and maintained the vehicle to a passing standard recently. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a car of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Between October 2023 and September 2024, the vehicle covered 5,658 miles, while it saw a higher increase of 8,646 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally benefits the health of rubber-based components and prevents fluid degradation. While the recent test was clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024. Although the records provided do not list the specific defect codes for those failures, recurring issues in this Citroen model often pertain to suspension bushes, exhaust corrosion, or lighting components. A thorough check of the underside for structural rust on the rear arches and the condition of the control arms is necessary to ensure that the previous failures were not indicative of a developing structural decline.