2017 DS DS5 2.0L Diesel · CM14 SEP

The 2017 DS DS5 presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 15 August 2025 recording a clean pass at 56,018 miles and zero defects. That clean sheet is significant. It indicates the car arrived at its last test in sound mechanical order, with no active wear items or safety-critical faults flagged. The trend is not worsening. A suspension-related advisory in late 2024 appears to have been addressed before the 2025 test, suggesting at least one attentive intervention in the recent past. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. From 40,144 miles in December 2022 to 54,377 miles in December 2024, the car covered roughly 14,200 miles across 24 months, then added only 1,641 miles in the eight months leading to August 2025. That slowdown could reflect lighter recent use or a period of reduced commuting. The annualised average of approximately 6,224 miles sits squarely within typical expectations for a nine-year-old vehicle. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would suggest long-term standing or mileage irregularities. The December 2023 failure for excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint, followed by a December 2024 advisory for slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on the same axle, points to a pattern of front-end wear concentrated on the nearside. Both items were flagged within a twelve-month window, yet neither recurred in the 2025 test. A prospective buyer should still physically inspect the front suspension and steering linkage. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over speed bumps, and any perceptible steering vagueness. The four tyre advisories in December 2022, all worn close to the legal limit on the edges, suggest possible alignment issues or underinflation during that period. Given the subsequent steering and suspension work, a full four-wheel alignment check is advisable. The exhaust and structural underside deserve attention too. At this age and mileage, surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and mounting points is common, particularly if the car has spent time in wet or salted conditions. Inspect for any fresh underseal application that might be masking deeper corrosion. Brake condition should be verified visually, as no brake-specific defects appear in the record, meaning wear rates are likely moderate.