2015 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · YA64 NAE

The Citroen DS3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 22 May 2025 at 45,861 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick retests. On 13 May 2025 the car failed at 45,826 miles, then passed nine days later with no defects logged. The same sequence occurred in August 2023, failing on the 9th at 42,602 miles and passing on the 11th at 42,611 miles. These paired failures and passes with zero advisories suggest administrative or minor pre-test faults cleared without mechanical intervention. The mileage stands at 45,861 against an 11-year-old car, averaging roughly 4,169 miles per year. This is low for the age and points to light use or extended standing periods. Between the 4 July 2022 test at 39,204 miles and the August 2023 failure at 42,602 miles the car covered only 3,398 miles in thirteen months. From August 2023 to May 2025 it added just 3,259 miles. The record is sparse and clean, with no advisories on any pass and no specified defects on the failures. Because the MOT history carries no recorded advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, the data alone shows no worsening mechanical risk. The two failure-then-pass cycles with no defects noted imply the previous owner addressed whatever stopped the test promptly rather than neglecting the vehicle. Low annual mileage reduces wear on drivetrain and consumables but raises the chance of perished seals or flat-spotted tyres from standing. A buyer should still confirm in person that the 2025 failure cause left no latent issue, since DVSA logs no defect text. Inspect brake discs for corrosion from low use, check suspension for degraded bushes, and verify tyre condition given the car's likely static periods. The clean advisory sheet means no structural or mechanical red flags appear in the official record, but a physical inspection remains warranted on a low-mileage eleven-year-old hatchback.