2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · WG62 VPZ

The Citroën DS3 in question presents a clean and stable MOT history over the past three years, with the most recent test on 7 June 2025 at 69,903 miles showing no defects—an outcome mirrored in the 21 May 2024 and 10 July 2023 passes. The single 21 May 2024 fail at 66,139 miles is anomalous, as no defects were recorded, suggesting a clerical or administrative error rather than a mechanical issue. This consistency indicates the vehicle has been well-maintained under test conditions, with no recurring advisories or major failures to suggest deteriorating structural or safety-critical components. The absence of corrosion-related defects or suspension/braking advisories in recent years further supports a stable maintenance regime, though this does not preclude undocumented wear or hidden issues requiring a pre-purchase inspection. The mileage pattern reveals a vehicle that has been driven sparingly for its age, accumulating just 5,377 miles annually over its 13-year lifespan. The gap between the 2022 (55,834 miles) and 2023 (60,383 miles) tests— 4,549 miles in 12 months —is particularly low, while the 2024–2025 period saw a slightly higher but still modest 3,692 miles . Such low mileage reduces wear on consumables like tyres and brakes, but it also raises questions about whether the car has been stored for extended periods, potentially leading to issues like seized bearings, degraded fluids, or rubber degradation (e.g., perished suspension bushes or hoses). The lack of mileage does not inherently indicate neglect, but it does mean the buyer should verify fluid condition (brake fluid, oil, coolant) and check for signs of moisture ingress or corrosion in less frequently used components. Given the sparse MOT record, a buyer should prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly focusing on suspension integrity —examining coil springs, anti-roll bars, and bushings for signs of drying, cracking, or corrosion, given the car’s age and potential storage periods. Brake system components should be scrutinised, including caliper operation, disc thickness, and pad condition, even though no MOT advisories were logged; binding or uneven wear could have gone unnoticed. Structural corrosion is a risk in a 13-year-old vehicle, so wheel arches, sills, and underbody panels should be inspected for surface rust or weakened sections. Finally, electrical and fluid systems —such as power steering fluid, battery health, and light/indicator functionality—often degrade when a vehicle sits idle, and these areas lack any MOT scrutiny. The clean test history is encouraging, but the low mileage and age demand hands-on verification of components not covered by the MOT.