2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · VE14 OOA

The 2014 Citroën DS3 holds a valid MOT issued on 3 June 2026 at 83,030 miles, passing with only an advisory for thin front inner brake pads. The maintenance trend over the last four years is broadly stable, though the 2025 test cycle reveals a cluster of faults that were subsequently rectified. A single pass in May 2025 at 77,795 miles was immediately followed by a failed attempt on the same date, where the tester flagged a fractured nearside front coil spring, high exhaust emissions outside Lambda limits, an inoperative engine MIL, and a defective offside rear number plate lamp. All of these were resolved before the June 2026 test, which recorded zero failures and only the brake pad advisory. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed the defects promptly rather than allowing them to persist. The vehicle has covered roughly 6,900 miles per year since new, which is typical for a twelve-year-old supermini. Mileage accumulation between tests has been steady: 5,794 miles between March 2022 and May 2023, then 9,378 miles between May 2023 and May 2025, followed by 5,235 miles in the final twelve months to June 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the mileage progression aligns with regular daily use rather than long periods of dormancy. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension carefully. The 2022 test flagged worn lower suspension arm bushes on both sides, and the 2025 failure confirmed a broken nearside front coil spring. Although both issues appear to have been repaired, the history indicates this car has worked its front end hard. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over bumps, and any fresh corrosion on the spring seats or top mounts. The thin front brake pads noted in June 2026 are a consumable item, but verify the condition of the front discs and calipers for binding or uneven scoring. Finally, given the 2025 emissions failure involving hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and Lambda readings, it is worth confirming the catalytic converter and lambda sensors are functioning correctly under load, particularly if the engine MIL ever reappears.