2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · AT14 SAD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a clear trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 81,275 miles shows a pass following a failure just miles prior for worn front suspension ball joints and arm bushes. While the immediate suspension failures were addressed to secure the pass, a minor exhaust leak persists as an advisory item, suggesting that the owner performs only the minimum work required to pass the MOT test rather than addressing secondary mechanical issues. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 6,434 miles, followed by another 7,921 miles leading into the December 2025 test. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, though the low annual mileage means that rubber components and metal surfaces are subject to age-related degradation and corrosion despite the relatively low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the arm bushes and anti-roll bar ball joints have been flagged multiple times over the last three years. The tester repeatedly noted wear in these areas across 2023, 2024, and 2025. Furthermore, the braking system shows a history of significant surface pitting and scoring on all four discs recorded in 2023 and 2024. Verify whether these components were actually replaced or if the vehicle is simply operating with heavily degraded hardware. The corroded rear brake pipe noted in November 2024 requires a close inspection to ensure the corrosion has not progressed to a structural weakness. Given the persistent exhaust leak identified in the December 2025 test, the buyer should check the exhaust manifold and hangers for signs of heat damage or thinning. The recurring nature of the suspension arm faults indicates that the vehicle is reaching a stage where multiple rubber components soon require simultaneous replacement to maintain handling integrity and safety.