2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FG14 CZT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a successful MOT test on 21 June 2025 at 125,010 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the initial test only to pass five days later during a retest. This suggests that the previous owner addresses MOT advisories only when prompted by the annual testing process, rather than performing preventative maintenance to avoid these failures altogether. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in the data between the June 2022 test at 78,168 miles and the June 2024 test at 114,975 miles, covering over 36,000 miles in just two years. This period of high usage likely accelerated wear on the E-HDI drivetrain, braking components, and suspension assembly. The consistent mileage accumulation since the last test indicates the vehicle is still used regularly for longer distances rather than sitting stationary for long periods. Given the lack of recorded mechanical defects in the passes, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the components that typically fail at this mileage. Focus on the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, which are common points of wear on the DS3 platform. The braking system should be checked for binding calipers or thin discs, as the record does not specify the state of consumables. Additionally, verify the structural integrity of the chassis and exhaust system to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed during the high-mile intervals between tests.