2016 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · LP65 ACJ

The most recent test on 1 October 2025 at 142,481 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle held a clean roadworthy certificate at that point. The maintenance trend reads stable across the sparse record, with passes in September 2023 and September 2024 bracketing two anomalous fails that listed no defects. Those fails on 20 September 2024 at 76,347 miles and 24 September 2025 at 88,504 miles point to procedural or administrative outcomes rather than mechanical fault. Mileage data shows the DS3 covered 62,040 miles by 19 September 2023. Twelve months later the odometer read 76,347 miles, a typical annual increase near 14,300 miles. The reading rose to 88,504 miles by 24 September 2025, then leapt to 142,481 miles on 1 October 2025, a seven-day jump exceeding 53,000 miles that defies normal use and signals a recording anomaly or unverified entry. The five-line history offers little detail on consumable cycles, though the persistent absence of advisories implies previous keepers cleared requirements before each test or the tester omitted minor notes. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of high-mileage mechanical components despite the clean certificate. The tester would scrutinise suspension bushes, coil springs and track rod ends for fatigue, while brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for wear and binding after extended service. Structural integrity checks beneath the sills and subframes remain essential to confirm no corrosion has taken hold unseen by the MOT regime. Previous owners presented the car for retests within days of the unexplained fails, which may reflect administrative diligence rather than deferred maintenance. Given the high overall mileage for a 2016 hatchback, verify service records and interrogate the odometer discrepancy before purchase.