2016 DS DS31.6L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 71,637 miles flagged a new advisory for a nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with slight play, alongside worn brake discs and tyres. While the car passed the test, the recurring nature of minor faults in previous years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they reach a point of imminent failure during the annual inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,164 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 61,260 miles and June 2024 at 69,471 miles, the car covered 8,211 miles, which is slightly above the annual average. The subsequent 2,166 miles recorded before the September 2025 test indicates regular, light use, which is generally beneficial for rubber components and brake assemblies to prevent premature seizing. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The record shows a persistent issue with pitting and scoring on the nearside rear brake disc across both 2024 and 2025, indicating either poor quality replacement parts or a caliper beginning to stick. The new advisory for the anti-roll bar linkage suggests the suspension components are beginning to reach the end of their life. The buyer should check all other suspension bushes and ball joints for similar wear to avoid immediate repair costs. The history also highlights past failures related to the engine management indicator light in both 2023 and 2024. Although these were rectified to achieve a pass, a buyer should verify that the MIL currently operates correctly and that no fault codes remain stored in the engine computer. Additionally, the frequent mentions of tyres worn to the legal limit across multiple axles suggest that tyres are only replaced when absolutely necessary, necessitating a thorough check of the remaining tread depth and age before purchase.