2016 DS DS4 2.0L Diesel · DL66 BKD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a period of significant mechanical neglect followed by reactive repairs. While it passed the April 2025 test at 50,212 miles, this followed a comprehensive failure just one month prior. The trend shows a shift from a clean record in 2020 and 2021 to a cluster of serious failures in 2025, suggesting that the vehicle was only serviced when faults reached the point of legal failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per annum with 50,212 miles currently recorded. There is a distinct three-year data gap between November 2021 and March 2025, during which the car covered only 11,350 miles. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion, which aligns with the March 2025 report involving pitted rear brake discs and leaking power steering components despite the low wear-and-tear on the drivetrain. A buyer must scrutinize the steering rack and power system, as the March 2025 failure flagged an excessively rough lock-to-lock motion and a leaking component. These issues often indicate internal wear or seal failure that can be costly to rectify. Although the front brake discs were noted as significantly worn in that same test, the subsequent pass suggests they were replaced; however, the rear discs remain flagged for pitting. Physical inspection of the engine for residual oil residue is essential to ensure the 2021 failure for excessive oil leaks was properly resolved rather than merely masked.