CITROEN DS32015 · 1.2L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on April 22, 2026 at 87,184 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern regarding front suspension components. While the most recent test was clean, the car failed an inspection just one day prior due to excessively worn ball joints on both the nearside and offside front suspension arms. This indicates that while the owner is responding to faults after a failure, the suspension geometry hardware is reaching the end of its functional life simultaneously. At 87,184 miles over 11 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a smaller hatchback. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with only roughly 2,600 miles covered between the April 2025 and April 2026 tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components, though it also subjects the suspension and drivetrain to regular wear-and-tear related failures seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the history shows ball joints failing in both 2024 and 2026. The tester should also verify the offside front drive shaft, as a split CV boot was recorded in 2024 and can lead to rapid joint failure if not properly replaced. The 2024 failure for a major exhaust leak and high lambda readings suggests the exhaust system and oxygen sensors were previously compromised; checking for new signs of soot or corrosion around the exhaust manifold is essential to ensure those previous repairs were definitive.