2016 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · FH16 LTZ

The 2016 DS DS3 presents a clean and stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 28 April 2025 at 54,795 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year sequence of passes. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no advisories across the entire history, indicating consistent statutory compliance by the previous keeper. Annual mileage sits well below typical norms for a ten-year-old vehicle. The record shows 32,158 miles at the 17 March 2022 test, rising to 40,597 by 21 March 2023, 47,830 by 19 March 2024, and 54,795 by April 2025. That equates to roughly 7,600 miles per year between 2022 and 2025, against an overall average near 5,480 from new. The DVSA data contains no gaps and no failures, though the sparse entry set limits deeper wear analysis. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low lifetime mileage and likely periods of inactivity. Standing time promotes corrosion on structural members and brake calipers even when test results stay clear. The absence of recorded advisories means no specific recurring fault pattern exists to target. Verify underbody condition, exhaust hangers, and tyre sidewall age during viewing. Low use can mask perished rubber and seized linkages that a pass certificate will not reveal. The history implies careful basic upkeep, but it does not substitute for hands-on checks before purchase.