2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · MA14 UMC

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 2 October 2025 at 46,520 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently met passing standards over the last three years. While the record shows failures immediately prior to passes in both 2024 and 2025, these suggest specific issues were rectified promptly rather than indicating a developing mechanical or structural failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,877 miles per year. The data shows consistent, light usage, with 2,963 miles driven between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 2,198 miles between August 2024 and October 2025. This low mileage suggests reduced wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid chemistry that MOT tests cannot capture. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to age and inactivity rather than high mileage. Since the MOT history shows no recorded advisories for corrosion, thinning brake lines, or suspension bushes, the inspector should still check for dry cracking in tyres and perished wiper blade rubber. Given the low usage, checking the brake discs for surface pitting or seized calipers is essential, as these issues often occur on vehicles that sit for extended periods.