2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · CE13 VCZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in basic consumable upkeep. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 62,288 miles passed, it introduced multiple critical advisories regarding tyre condition. The tester flagged nearside front tyre inner wall cracking and noted both nearside and offside front tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven wear. This represents a shift from the previous two years of testing where the vehicle maintained a clean record with no recorded defects. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Data indicates a consistent pattern of low usage, with only 9,299 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024 tests, and another 9,250 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perishing offside rear tyre noted in July 2023. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension alignment and bushes, as the uneven wear reported on the front tyres suggests potential geometry issues or worn suspension components. The outstanding Citroen recall mentioned in the 2025 record must be addressed immediately to ensure safety-critical defects are rectified. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, an inspection should also check for brake corrosion on the discs and perished rubber hoses, which are common issues in cars that remain stationary for extended periods.