2015 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · SV65 WHM

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 17 September 2025 at 69,834 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes over the last three years, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is typical for an eleven year old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,349 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between 21 September 2023 and 20 September 2024, where the odometer rose from 46,962 to 60,395 miles. This period of higher activity did not result in any new mechanical defects, indicating the drivetrain and chassis handled the increased load well. The MOT record is unusually sparse regarding defects. While the vehicle failed on 21 September 2023 and 20 September 2024, these failures were resolved immediately on the same day with no specific defects listed in the final pass records. This suggests the failures were likely due to minor administrative errors or trivial consumables rather than systemic mechanical issues. A physical inspection should focus on areas the MOT tester may have overlooked or that do not trigger a failure. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, as these often degrade on cars of this age regardless of mileage. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the tyre tread depths across all four corners to ensure the previous owner maintained consumables between the annual tests.