2012 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · EM03 THO

The 2026‑04‑09 MOT passed the vehicle, recording a near‑side rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and a slight play in the near‑side track‑rod end ball joint, so it was judged roadworthy despite minor defects; the repeated appearance of these issues across successive tests demonstrates a trend that is stable at best and slowly worsening. With a total mileage of 116,766 at 14 years old, the average annual usage of about 8,340 miles is typical for its age, but the record shows marked accelerations: the jump from 93,517 miles in April 2024 to 106,295 miles in April 2025 (≈12,800 miles) and from 106,295 miles to 116,691 miles in April 2026 (≈10,400 miles) indicate periods of intense use that likely contributed to the observed wear. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension geometry for play in the track‑rod end and lower arm ball joints, examine the constant‑velocity joint boots on both sides for cracks or insecurity, and verify tyre condition, especially the near‑side edge wear; the history of pitted or worn brake discs and a fractured rear coil spring in 2025 points to potential brake and structural fatigue, while recurring rust on the exhaust mounting and chassis components warrants a close visual check for corrosion.