2015 Citroen DS3 1.2L Petrol · HJ09 BOW

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 18 December 2025 at 52,465 miles. While the record shows an initial failure on that same date, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that identified issues were rectified immediately. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the previous two years of testing also resulted in clean passes without a history of recurring mechanical degradation or structural failure. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,770 miles per year. Between the December 2023 test at 43,169 miles and the December 2024 test at 47,612 miles, the car covered 4,443 miles, suggesting consistent low-use or short-distance commuting patterns. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it can sometimes expose rubber-based components like suspension bushes and seals to perishation due to time rather than mechanical stress. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on signs of age rather than high-mileage wear. Since the MOT history shows no specific advisories for brake corrosion or tyre thinning, the tester should check for uneven tyre wear or perished wipers which can indicate alignment issues or flat-spotting caused by long stationary periods. Given the clean results in the most recent tests, the structural integrity of the chassis and the emissions system appear well-maintained according to the DVSA data.