2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · CX13 ORF

The 2013 Citroen DS3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 January 2026 at 96,663 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from January 2024 through January 2025 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failure on 21 December 2023 at 86,761 miles, which the record lists with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,436 miles against the vehicle's 13-year life, a typical use profile for this age of car. The records show steady accumulation: 81,064 miles in December 2022, 86,887 in January 2024, 91,796 in January 2025, and 96,663 in January 2026. No large gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean pass history across four of the five entries suggests the previous owner kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits, though the sparse advisory data means wear on components like suspension bushes and brake discs was either minimal or simply not noted by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension and braking system given the car's age. The DS3 of this era is prone to corroding subframe mounts and degraded rear axle bushes that a clean MOT does not always capture. Check the exhaust for internal rust and verify the coil springs are free of fractures. Given the December 2023 failure with no listed defect, confirm with DVSA that the entry was a clerical rejection rather than a concealed fault. Otherwise the documented history implies consistent, if not meticulous, upkeep with no recurring mechanical trend requiring immediate concern.