2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · PX11 AYH

The 2026‑04‑14 MOT at 94,059 miles declares the 2011 Citroën DS3 unsafe, citing a fractured near‑side front coil spring and a worn, pitted front brake disc that triggered a fail. Earlier records show the vehicle passed in 2024‑06‑10 but had previously failed in 2023‑06‑14 for a rough off‑side rear wheel bearing and a non‑functional stop lamp, indicating a clear trend of worsening mechanical condition rather than stability. At roughly 6,271 miles per year the mileage is typical for a 15‑year‑old vehicle, and the history reflects a steady climb from 47,200 miles in 2016 to the current figure, with only minor gaps between the 2018 and 2019 entries and a series of tests in 2020‑2021 that document repeated remedial work after earlier failures. Recurring faults centre on the suspension and braking systems: the front coil spring broke in 2018 and again in 2026, the front brake disc has been recorded as worn, pitted or scored in every test since 2020, and the rear brake disc has shown similar wear since 2019, while tyre tread has repeatedly approached or fallen below the 1.6 mm legal limit. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear coil springs and bushes, examine the brake discs and pads for scoring, pitting or binding calipers, verify tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, look for rust on the chassis and wheel arches, and confirm that any previous repairs to the broken spring or binding brakes have been properly completed.