2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · FH12 YPF

The Citroen DS3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 29 October 2025 at 44,611 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The October 2025 test showed no defects, and prior passes in October 2024 at 40,752 miles and October 2023 at 37,271 miles also recorded clean results. The vehicle has cleared every test that counted, and no advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in the supplied record. At roughly 14 years old the DS3 shows 44,611 recorded miles, equating to about 3,186 miles per year, which is low for its age and suggests light use or extended periods off the road. Mileage moved from 37,271 in October 2023 to 40,752 in October 2024, then to 44,611 by October 2025, a steady annual gain near 3,800 miles with no rapid accumulation. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, showing only two failed entries on 25 October 2023 and 27 October 2025 where the tester logged no defects, implying administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person given the low mileage and two anomaly failures with no recorded defects. The 2023 and 2025 failures with zero defects point to possible documentation errors at the testing station, not worn tyres or binding calipers, yet standing time can hide perished rubber, flat-spotted tyres, or seized brake components. Check coil springs, suspension arms, and underbody structural integrity for corrosion that a clean MOT may miss on a car used infrequently. Given the consistent pass pattern and minimal wear implied by the mileage, the DS3 reads as a low-use example with a stable record. Confirm the two zero-defect failures were clerical by reviewing the DVSA gateway, then verify fluids, brake condition, and tyre sidewall health before purchase.