2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · DC06 BEC

The Citroen DS3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 February 2026 at 103,687 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests also passed clean. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. Recorded mileage sits at 103,687 against a 2013 build, averaging roughly 7,976 miles per year which is typical for the age. The data shows a flat period between October 2023 and October 2024 where the odometer moved only 884 miles, then a sharp rise of 18,234 miles from February 2025 to February 2026. The sparse record shows just one failure on 20 October 2023 at 81,808 miles, reversed seven days later with a clean pass at 81,810 miles and no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a substantive fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition given the car's thirteen years and the high annual mileage accrued in the last year. The clean MOT trail offers no warning on corrosion or exhaust emissions, but DVSA tests do not assess hidden structural rust or intermittent binding calipers under load. Prior ownership appears disciplined on statutory testing, with no skipped years and prompt retest after the 2023 failure. The late-life mileage surge warrants checking for drivetrain wear and refreshed consumables such as tyres and wiper blades not captured by the advisory-free record.