2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · JF55 POT

The vehicle is currently not fully road‑legal following its most recent MOT on 2025‑11‑12 at 106,475 miles, where the tester recorded an inoperative off‑side front position lamp, an inoperative registration plate lamp (both single and multiple lamp cases), and a near‑side registration lamp failure, despite a passing result for other items. These lighting defects must be corrected before the car can be considered compliant, and the recurring suspension and brake advisories indicate a pattern of deferred maintenance rather than improvement. Mileage over the 14‑year lifespan has risen steadily from 42,677 miles in October 2016 to 106,475 miles in November 2025, averaging roughly 7,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2012 model. The incremental increases between successive tests are modest and consistent, with no extended periods of stagnation; the jump of about 7,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests is within normal expectations and does not signal abnormal mileage accumulation. A buyer should prioritize inspection of the suspension system, focusing on the anti‑roll bar ball joint, track‑rod end ball joint, and drive‑shaft constant‑velocity boot, all of which have shown deterioration in previous tests, as well as the condition of the brake discs and tyres, given the documented wear and pitting. The repeated lighting faults suggest checking wiring and socket corrosion, and a visual assessment for structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis is advisable given the vehicle’s age and the history of suspension component failures.