2018 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · LF18 AAK

The January 2026 MOT at 18,688 miles passed without any defects, confirming the vehicle remains roadworthy. All six annual tests from January 2021 to January 2026 show a consistent record of zero failures, indicating a stable maintenance pattern rather than any worsening or improving trend. The mileage progression from 6,076 miles in January 2021 to 18,688 miles in January 2026 averages about 2,336 miles per year, well below the typical usage for a 2018 model and suggesting periods of limited driving or extended storage. The annual increments of roughly 1,600 to 1,700 miles between successive tests are modest and evenly spaced, with no sudden jumps that would point to intensive use or neglect. A buyer should therefore focus on components that commonly deteriorate when a car is not regularly exercised, such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, which may become seized or show uneven wear despite the clean test history. Inspection of the under‑body, wheel bearings, and tyre tread depth is advisable to verify that the low mileage has not masked latent wear. Given the absence of recorded defects, the DS3 appears mechanically sound, but a thorough in‑person inspection of the under‑body, wheel bearings, and tyre tread depth is advisable to verify that the low mileage has not masked latent wear.