2016 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · FD16 OMC

The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy state, having passed its most recent MOT on 11 August 2025 with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears to be improving following a period of instability in previous years. While the history shows failures in 2023 and 2024, the subsequent clean-sheet results indicate that the owner has actively addressed and rectified necessary issues to bring the car back up to testing standards. At 83,730 miles over ten years, the car has averaged approximately 8,373 miles per annum. This aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for a small hatchback of this age. The data shows a consistent testing interval, with exams performed in June 2023, July 2024, and August 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for extended periods, which is generally beneficial for the integrity of rubber components, seals, and brake systems that can suffer from neglect in low-mileage vehicles. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the failures in June 2023 and July 2024, although the provided record does not detail the exact reasons for those drops. Given the age of the DS3, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is advisable, as these are common points of wear on this model. One should also inspect the brake discs for excessive pitting or thinning and check the underside for any developing structural corrosion to ensure the recent MOT passes reflect a fundamentally sound foundation.