2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · L18 UCR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 44,534 miles was a pass, it followed a significant failure involving suspension and drivetrain components. The presence of a worn anti-roll bar linkage, a split nearside front drive shaft boot, and a nearside track rod end indicates that critical front steering and suspension parts were only addressed once they reached a point of MOT-level failure. At 44,534 miles over twelve years, this DS3 has seen very low usage, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. This low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces rather than mechanical wear. The gap between the November 2023 test at 34,770 miles and the October 2024 test at 38,068 miles shows a period of only 3,300 miles driven, during which the fractured offside rear coil spring developed, a common issue for vehicles that have sat stationary for long periods. A buyer should focus on the front braking assembly due to the consistent report of pitted and scored discs across the 2024 and 2025 tests. This suggests the discs have suffered from surface corrosion due to the low-frequency use mentioned. Additionally, a physical inspection of the new nearside front drive shaft is vital to ensure no grease leakage has occurred since the replacement of the split boot in 2025. Given the history of a fractured coil spring in 2024, the remaining suspension springs should be checked for signs of stress or corrosion to ensure the structural integrity of the suspension assembly remains sound.