2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FD60 ADV

This Citroen DS3 presents an exceptionally stable maintenance profile with a consistent record of roadworthiness. The most recent MOT on 4 August 2025 at 105,824 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a five-year trend of flawless test results, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard or has avoided the common degradation typical of this model. The mileage accumulation is steady and aligns with typical usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. Between the August 2021 test at 66,830 miles and the August 2025 test at 105,824 miles, the car covered 39,000 miles over four years. This averages roughly 9,750 miles per year in the recent period, which is a slight increase from the overall lifetime average of 6,614 miles per year but remains well within expected parameters for a daily driver. The absence of any advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust emissions over the last five years is unusual for a vehicle of this age. While the paperwork suggests a well-kept car, a physical inspection should still focus on common age-related wear that MOT testers might overlook if not critical. Check for any signs of oil leaks from the engine seals and inspect the condition of the timing belt and water pump, as these are interval-based service items not captured by an MOT test. Verify the condition of the tyre treads and brake pad thickness during a test drive. Although the August 2025 test was clean, these consumables wear down linearly. Given the lack of recorded faults, the primary risk is not a pattern of neglect but rather the natural expiration of rubber components and fluids that occur regardless of MOT success.