2018 DS DS7 Crossback Prestige Bhdi SS 1.5L Heavy oil · WN18 DMZ

The latest MOT test conducted on 10 February 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Reviewing the testing history from 2022 through to 2025, the maintenance trend appears exceptionally stable. The consistent absence of failures or even minor advisories across multiple inspections suggests a vehicle that has been kept in a good state of repair and has not been subjected to the heavy wear typically seen in high-use or poorly maintained vehicles. With a recorded mileage of 53,612 miles over approximately eight years, the vehicle has covered an average of roughly 6,700 miles per annum. This represents a moderate to low usage profile, which is generally beneficial for the mechanical longevity of the drivetrain and suspension components. While this avoids the excessive wear on consumables like brake pads and clutch assemblies associated with high-mileage vehicles, it also means the vehicle has not been subjected to the frequent, high-speed motorway running that helps maintain diesel particulate filters and prevent carbon buildup. Because the MOT record is entirely clean, your physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation rather than wear-related failures. Carefully examine the tyres for signs of perishing, such as sidewall cracking or fine cracks in the tread grooves, as rubber hardens over time even if the tread depth remains high. You should also inspect the brake discs for excessive corrosion or pitting, which can occur if the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods, and listen for any signs of binding calipers or rhythmic clunks from the suspension during your test drive. It is also vital to verify the service history to ensure that time-based maintenance has been performed alongside mileage-based intervals. For a diesel engine of this age, ensuring that oil and filter changes have occurred at least annually is critical to prevent engine sludge. Check the condition of the 12V battery and inspect all rubber-based components, including suspension bushes and engine mounts, for signs of hardening or splitting. Finally, ensure that all essential fluids, such as brake fluid and coolant, have been changed according to the manufacturer's schedule to prevent moisture contamination or chemical degradation.