2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SA03 POP

The Citroen DS3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 83,416 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Earlier that same day the vehicle failed at 83,399 miles, yet the failure entry shows no defects listed, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in November 2024 at 79,398 miles, November 2023 at 73,488 miles, and November 2022 at 64,547 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories raised. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a 2012 vehicle. Over three years from the November 2022 test to November 2025 the odometer advanced only 18,869 miles, averaging under 6,300 miles annually. The jump from 79,398 miles in November 2024 to 83,399 miles in November 2025 covers 4,001 miles, consistent with the low overall average. The DVSA record is sparse and clean across all five entries, showing no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns flagged by any tester. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished history. Low mileage combined with the 2025 same-day fail suggests the car may have stood unused for periods, raising the risk of perished rubber components, seized calipers, or underseal breakdown not captured in a pass result. Check the coil springs, brake hoses, and subframe for structural rust given the vehicle's fourteen-year age. Verify the 3 November 2025 failure reason with the selling garage, since a no-defect fail often points to a documentation or identification mismatch rather than wear. Confirm tyre sidewall condition and wiper operation, as these consumables degrade with time regardless of the clean MOT trail.