2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · RE63 PTO

This DS3 has covered a lot of ground, and the repeated brake advisories from 2022, 2023, and 2024 suggest the braking system has been a standing concern. Budget for new front and rear brake discs and pads if they have not been addressed since the 2024 test. The headlamp aim failure on both sides in November 2025 is unusual to see on both sides at once and could indicate worn headlamp adjusters, a suspension issue, or simply a previous adjustment; ask whether this has been rectified since the pass recorded on the same day.

There is no service history shown in the data provided, so ask the seller for full documentation covering cambelt changes (recommended every 5 years or 60,000 miles on this engine), clutch wear, and any work done on the suspension or lighting. The 1.6 petrol engine is generally robust but check for oil leaks from the cam cover and any signs of coolant loss. Walk away if the seller cannot produce evidence of regular servicing.

This 2013 Citroen DS3 has covered 96,295 miles across four recorded MOT tests, giving an average of roughly 12,000 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a 12-year-old car. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of brake wear advisories across every test from 2022 onwards, and a fail in November 2025 for headlamp aim. The yellow 1.6 petrol DS3 is a distinctive and characterful supermini, but the test record indicates this particular example may need attention to consumables and lighting.