2017 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · Y24 LAT

This 2017 DS DS3 demonstrates an exemplary roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 July 2025 at an unspecified mileage. The historical record displays a consistent pattern of pristine test outcomes across four consecutive years from July 2022 through July 2025, with zero advisories or major defects noted during any of these examinations. Such a flawless compliance record indicates that previous keepers maintained the vehicle to a high standard, addressing routine wear items promptly and preventing minor issues from escalating into test failures. The vehicle accumulates mileage at a remarkably low rate, averaging just over five thousand miles per year across its nine-year lifespan. This gentle usage profile suggests the hatchback spent significant periods operating on shorter urban routes or sitting idle between journeys. The MOT data lacks any suspicious mileage jumps or gaps in testing intervals, confirming that the odometer reading aligns logically with the chronological test dates logged by the DVSA. Prospective buyers should still perform a thorough physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT history, focusing on components susceptible to degradation from low-mileage idleness rather than heavy wear. Check the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion and sticking slides, as infrequent use often causes friction materials to bind. Inspect the rubber suspension bushes, drive gaiters, and tyre sidewalls for perishing or cracking caused by age rather than excessive mileage. Verify that the battery holds a robust charge and that the exhaust system shows no premature internal corrosion from frequent short trips where condensation fails to evaporate fully.