2016 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · RE16 YRO

The most recent test on 11 December 2025 resulted in a pass after an initial failure earlier the same day, though the record lists no specific defects for either entry. Since the first recorded test in December 2022, the DS3 has passed every annual inspection without any advisories or defect items logged, indicating a stable roadworthiness trend over the last three years. The mileage stands at 55,833 miles against a ten-year age, averaging roughly 5,600 miles per year — well below the typical UK private car average. Annual test intervals from December 2022 through December 2025 show consistent, low-mileage increments with no unexplained gaps or sudden accumulation that would suggest periods of heavy use or extended storage. A clean MOT history does not guarantee the absence of wear on components that fall outside the test scope or that deteriorate between inspections. At this age and mileage, a buyer should focus a pre-purchase inspection on the front suspension arms and bushes, rear axle beam condition, brake disc and pad wear patterns, and the timing belt or wet-belt service history if the 1.2 PureTech engine is fitted. Structural corrosion around the rear suspension mounting points and the front subframe also warrants close examination, as these areas can degrade without triggering an MOT advisory until perforation occurs. No recorded failures or advisories appear in the supplied data, so the documented record is relatively clean. However, the same-day fail-to-pass sequence in December 2025 suggests a defect was identified and rectified quickly, even though the detail is absent from the published summary. Treat the history as a baseline only; physical verification of the items above remains essential before purchase.