2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · OW14 DVM

The 2014 Citroën DS3 presents a strong and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 26 July 2025 at 67,660 miles with zero defects recorded. A fractured nearside rear coil spring was identified and rectified during the July 2023 test cycle, and the subsequent two annual tests show no further advisories or failures. The record indicates a resolving fault pattern rather than a worsening one. The vehicle has covered approximately 19,057 miles over the four-year monitoring window from July 2022 to July 2025, averaging roughly 4,764 miles per year. This sits below the already low lifetime average of 5,638 miles per year. The mileage progression is steady and consistent, with no sudden accumulation spikes or suspiciously large gaps between tests. The 2025 test was conducted just under eleven months ago, meaning a fresh MOT is due imminently. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension assembly, particularly the nearside coil spring that was previously fractured. Check for any corrosion at the spring seat and inspect the corresponding offside spring for early signs of cracking or sagging. Given the low annual mileage, assess whether the vehicle has suffered from prolonged standing periods that could have caused flat-spotted tyres or seized brake components. Examine all brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, and verify that the handbrake mechanism operates freely without binding. The clean recent MOT record provides solid reassurance, but a pre-purchase inspection should still cover the condition of all four tyres, including sidewall perishing from age, and a thorough underbody check for structural corrosion. Low-mileage vehicles can mask deterioration caused by infrequent use rather than wear from driving.