2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · DA12 KYK

The 2012 Citroen DS3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 September 2025 at 105,566 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began after early 2024. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the supplied record, indicating consistent test compliance rather than a worsening condition. The odometer sat at 90,580 miles for the January 2023 test, then rose to 100,065 miles by 16 January 2024 and 102,267 miles by 19 July 2024, reaching 105,566 miles by September 2025. This equates to roughly 7,540 miles per year against a 14-year lifespan, a typical accumulation for the age. A notable point is the 16 January 2024 entry showing both a fail and a pass at identical mileage of 100,065 with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative re-test rather than a genuine mechanical defect. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the car's age and 105,000-mile use, as MOT passes with no advisories do not capture incipient wear. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant checks, particularly around sills and subframes where Citroen models of this era can degrade. The absence of flagged exhaust emissions or binding brakes in the record implies previous owners kept the drivetrain and braking systems within limits, but pre-purchase scrutiny of tyre tread depth and wiper condition remains sound practice.