2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · MX10 SXZ

The vehicle currently holds an overall roadworthiness rating of Pass, but the maintenance history reveals a clear and deteriorating trend that necessitates urgent inspection. The most recent MOT test recorded on 2025-10-30 at 100,978 miles was passed, indicating that the 2025-10-30 test was conducted well before the current date. However, this pass was immediately followed by a failure on the same date at 100,976 miles, where excessive play was detected in the nearside front track rod end ball joint. This immediate recurrence of a failure on the same date following a successful test demonstrates a lack of maintenance discipline and a lack of proactive upkeep, indicating a worsening trend rather than a stable one. The vehicle has not had a full MOT taken in the last two years, with only the September 2023 test passing at 89,979 miles, creating a significant gap in the maintenance record. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle has accumulated approximately 6,311 miles over its 16-year age, a rate that exceeds the typical consumption for an older model car. This rapid mileage accumulation suggests that the owner has been driving the vehicle with a high volume of load or that the vehicle has been stored in a location where wear is accelerated. The test results show that while the 2025-10-30 test passed, the subsequent 2025-10-30 failure indicates that the vehicle has not been maintained for a full year. The absence of a full MOT in the last two years, combined with the immediate failure on the same date, suggests that the vehicle has not been serviced at the recommended interval, which is a critical factor in determining its roadworthiness. In conclusion, the vehicle's structural integrity and mechanical components are compromised due to a lack of regular maintenance and a history of immediate failure on the same date. The recurring faults in the nearside front track ball joint and the lack of a full MOT in the last two years indicate that the vehicle is not in good repair. A buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to verify the status of the ball joint, the brake lining, and check for any signs of corrosion or rust that may have developed since the last MOT.