2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · FH14 RYC

The DS3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 2 May 2025 at 119,561 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes from June 2022 through May 2025 and no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. A failed entry dated the same day as the pass, also at 119,561 miles with no defects listed, points to an administrative or documentation rejection rather than a mechanical concern. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,963 miles per year against the 119,561 miles recorded. The record shows steady annual use: 90,503 miles on 30 June 2022, 98,506 on 30 June 2023, 107,697 on 29 June 2024, and 119,561 on 2 May 2025. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the roughly 9,000 to 12,000 miles added each year indicates consistent private or light-use commuting rather than standing periods or high-stress driving. The clean MOT history gives no cause to suspect worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components at the tested intervals. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of coil springs, brake disc thickness, and underbody corrosion, since the DVSA test captures only roadworthy condition on the day and does not record consumable life remaining. The same-day fail with no defects suggests the seller or tester corrected a non-mechanical paperwork matter quickly; verify the V5C and test certificate align before purchase. Given the absence of recorded advisories across four years, previous owners appear to have maintained the car to minimum legal standard at each annual test. No pattern of skipped tyres, wipers, or exhaust emissions failures emerges. Treat the 119,561-mile example as a low-risk used purchase on paper, subject to confirmation of service history and a physical check of tyre tread and suspension movement.