2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · TO02 ATW

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 10 September 2025 at 69 809 miles with no recorded defects, indicating current roadworthiness and a stable maintenance trend. The preceding test in September 2024 showed only advisories—a coolant expansion‑bottle leak and slight play in the nearside track‑rod end ball joint—suggesting minor wear rather than a deteriorating condition. Since 2022 the car has not accumulated any serious failures, and the pattern of advisories has not escalated, so the overall mechanical health is consistent. Mileage progression reflects low utilisation for a 2010 model. Between September 2019 and September 2025 the odometer advanced from 46 209 miles to 69 809 miles, an average of roughly 4 363 miles per year. Annual increments have been fairly steady, ranging from about 2 800 to 5 500 miles, with a modest acceleration in the last year (+5 533 miles). The data is not sparse; it shows regular, incremental usage rather than long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should closely inspect the tyres for cracking or perishing, as the 2022 test flagged damage on all four wheels. The nearside track‑rod end ball joint should be examined for excess play, given the 2024 advisory. The coolant expansion bottle must be checked for leaks or corrosion, and the offside headlamp’s dipped‑beam function verified, since a failure was recorded in 2022. Finally, a visual survey for rust or structural corrosion around wheel arches and underbody panels is advisable, even though no rust advisories appear in the MOT history.