2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FD60 AEV

The Citroen DS3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 20 February 2026 at 124,894 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior annual examinations from February 2024 through February 2025 similarly logged clean passes at 110,856 and 118,414 miles respectively. The vehicle's history shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults across the documented period. A single failure on 13 February 2023 at 105,016 miles carries no recorded defects, and the subsequent pass seven days later at 105,028 miles with no advisories suggests the rejection stemmed from an administrative or non-mechanical cause rather than a latent fault. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,300 miles per year against the recorded 124,894 miles. The odometer advanced from 105,028 miles in February 2023 to 110,856 miles by February 2024, then to 118,414 miles in February 2025 and 124,894 miles in February 2026, reflecting steady yearly increments of around 6,000 to 6,500 miles with no abrupt surges or prolonged dormancy. The MOT dataset is sparse in defect detail but consistently clean, implying the previous keeper maintained systematic annual testing without deferred entries. Such a pattern indicates disciplined upkeep rather than sporadic attention. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components despite the absence of logged advisories. The tester recorded no corrosion on structural members, yet a 2011 hatchback at this mileage warrants close scrutiny of suspension bushes, coil springs and brake discs for fatigue not always captured in a pass result. Examine exhaust emissions hardware and check for binding calipers during a road test. The lack of historical faults does not exempt the DS3 from consumable wear; tyres, wiper blades and fluid intervals remain the owner's responsibility. The unexplained 2023 failure with zero defects hints the prior owner may have presented the car without a required document rather than neglecting mechanics. Consistent passes thereafter reinforce a profile of routine compliance. Prospective purchasers should obtain service records to corroborate the MOT cleanliness.