2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · BF64 VAE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a worsening condition regarding suspension and braking components. While the most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 93,685 miles was a pass, it highlighted recurring issues with offside rear tyre wear and corroded rear coil springs on both sides. The persistence of these faults across multiple years suggests that mechanical defects are being addressed only when they迫 a failure threshold rather than through way preventative maintenance. At 93,685 miles, the 12-year-old vehicle has averaged approximately 7,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage patterns. There is a notable gap in mileage data between August 2022 (60,381 miles) and August 2023 (68,042 miles), representing less than 8,000 miles driven in that period. This period of lower use, combined with the low annual average, likely contributes to the observed corrosion on suspension components and the pitting of brake discs noted in the later inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the record shows a history of pitted and scored discs across all four wheels and imbalanced parking brake efficiency that barely met requirements in December 2024. The recurring mention of fluctuating service brakes since August 2023 indicates the master cylinder or rotors may require professional attention. Furthermore, the corrosion noted on the rear coil springs and general suspension components in both 2024 and 2025 needs to be evaluated for structural integrity to ensure rust has not progressed beyond surface level.