2011 Citroen DS3 Dstyle E-HDI 1.6L Heavy oil · YF61 AAX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of consistent maintenance in recent years. The most recent MOT test in March 2025 at 143,730 miles passed with no defects or advisories, mirroring the clean sheet from the 2024 and 2022 inspections. This consistency suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing issues before they result in failures, moving away from the erratic maintenance seen earlier in the record. At 143,730 miles over 15 years, the car averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a diesel-engine vehicle. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with a notable jump of 26,174 miles recorded between June 2022 and March 2025. While there was a two-year gap between the 2020 and 2022 tests, the subsequent pass results indicate the vehicle did not sit for long enough to cause significant mechanical degradation or dry-rot de-related issues. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that have historically shown signs of wear. The 2014 record flagged a rusted back box mount and thin brake pads, necessitating a close check of the exhaust system's structural integrity and current brake disc thickness. Although these issues were resolved, the previous failure of the nearside anti-roll bar ball joint indicates that the suspension geometry should be tested for play or perished bushings to ensure no new steering inaccuracies have developed at the high mileage.