2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · DP14 HXM

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend in recent months. The most recent MOT test conducted in April 2025 at 128,804 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety-critical systems met minimum standards. While the history shows a pattern of failing immediately before a scheduled test, the subsequent clean passes suggest that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified faults to satisfy the tester. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 13,464 miles covered between March 2023 and February 2024, followed by another 10,521 miles between February 2024 and April 2025. This steady usage pattern suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits components like seals, bushings, and brake assemblies that suffer from corrosion or seizing when stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, although the exact defect reasons are not detailed in this summary. Given the high mileage of over 128,000 miles, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary as these components often reach fatigue at this interval. Also inspect for structural corrosion on the rear sills and exhaust system, as these are common failure points for vehicles of this age. The lack of advisories in the last two tests suggests the vehicle is currently in good condition, but the high mileage justifies a close look at drivetrain wear and brake fluid degradation.