The DS AUTOMOBILES DS3 (2016-21) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.2 PURETECH 130 SS EU6 PRESTIGE is a smart, three-door small hatchback, aimed at buyers wanting more personality than an ordinary runabout. In the UK it sits in the stylish supermini class, offering compact dimensions for town driving with enough pace for longer journeys. Its Prestige trim gives it an upmarket feel. mycarcheck.com records 691 look-ups covering 240 distinct VINs, a useful sample of cars shoppers have checked. The average private-sale valuation is £7,400, with average recorded mileage of 35,000 miles and annual use of 5,000 miles. Cars have had about 1.7 previous keepers on average, suggesting many examples have not passed through numerous hands. The 1.2-litre petrol engine’s 130 horsepower makes this DS3 a lively choice, while stop-start technology helps in traffic. It suits commuters, couples and style-conscious first-time buyers, but rivals such as the MINI and Audi A1 offer similar premium character.