2017 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · CW09 CAT

The 2017 DS DS3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 June 2025 at 124,450 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from June 2022 through June 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 2 June 2023 at 119,839 miles where the DVSA system shows no defects listed, followed by a pass three days later on 5 June 2023 at identical mileage. This suggests an administrative or measurement rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent clean pass confirms the vehicle was not carrying unresolved defects. Mileage stands at 124,450 against a nine-year lifespan, equating to roughly 13,828 miles per year which is high for a small hatchback of this class. The records show steady annual use: 117,329 miles in April 2022, 119,839 by June 2023, 122,306 by June 2024, and 124,450 by June 2025. Annual accumulation averages about 2,300 miles across the logged period, indicating the high total derives from earlier life rather than recent hard use. No gap exceeds fourteen months, so the test history reflects consistent upkeep rather than prolonged standing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage. The clean advisory record means no corrosion, exhaust emissions issues, or binding calipers were flagged, but the absence of advisories at this mileage is unusual and may reflect tester leniency rather than zero wear. Given the unexplained June 2023 fail and the high overall mileage, verify the service history and confirm no structural integrity concerns exist beneath the paint. The record implies a previous owner who kept the car tested on time, yet the lack of any recorded consumable wear across 7,000 miles of recent use warrants hands-on verification of tyre tread and wiper condition before purchase.