2015 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · SM65 UJC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record across the three most recent testing cycles. The latest inspection conducted in November 2025 at 75,892 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a consistent clean pass in November 2024 and mid-2023, suggesting that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle sufficiently to avoid recurring MOT failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per annum. There is a notable temporal gap between the December 2021 test at 46,557 miles and the June 2023 test at 62,584 miles, where the car covered 16,000 miles in just eighteen months. Since then, the usage has moderated to a lower rate of roughly 6,600 miles per year. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on drivetrain components and engine internals but can leave components vulnerable to age-related degradation. While the recent history is clean, the failure recorded in June 2023 at 62,584 miles warrants a physical inspection of the specific component that caused the initial rejection. Given the low mileage relative to the age, a buyer should verify the condition of rubber components, specifically suspension bushes and engine mounts, which often perish or crack over time regardless of the miles driven. Checking the brake discs for corrosion or seized calipers is also advisable, as low-use vehicles are prone to surface rust and sticking in the braking system.