2017 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · MJ67 NHT

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 49,855 miles passed, it highlighted a recurring advisory for perishing and cracking rear tyres. This follows a similar issue noted in July 2024, suggesting that the rubber is suffering from age-related degradation rather than distance-related wear. The mileage profile is consistently low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between the July 2022 test at 17,157 miles and the July 2025 test at 49,855 miles, the car covered 32,698 miles. However, the usage increased significantly in the final year, with 11,544 miles clocked since the previous inspection. This low annual mileage often leads to drying of rubber components and brake seals, which aligns with the noted defects in the tyres. A buyer should physically inspect the tyres thoroughly, as the repeated cracking on the sidewalls indicates they are reaching the end of their safe service life. The 2023 failure for thin front brake pads and a non-functional fog lamp suggests the previous owner only addressed faults once an MOT failure occurred. Verify the current state of the brake discs for uneven wear or pitting, as low-use vehicles often suffer from surface corrosion and sticking calipers over time. No structural corrosion or suspension failures have been flagged to date, but the chassis should be checked for signs of rust given the vehicle's age.