2016 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · FA65 ETR

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy and exhibits a clear trend of worsening mechanical condition and deferred maintenance. The most recent test on 3 June 2026 at 87,946 miles resulted in a comprehensive failure involving safety-critical suspension and steering components. This follows an identical failure just five days prior on 29 May 2026 at 87,899 miles, indicating that the owner failed to rectify major defects or that the components are rapidly deteriorating under very short distances. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between May 2024 and May 2025, the car covered 10,348 miles, which suggests regular annual use. While the mileage itself is not excessive, the frequency of failures in the last two months suggests a lack of proactive care. The rapid accumulation of only 47 miles between the two 2026 test tests highlights that the vehicle was being driven despite known dangerous faults, which increases the risk of further mechanical neglect. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The record shows recurring issues with the nearside front Macpherson strut bushes, shock absorber glands, and lower arm ball joints. Furthermore, both track rod ends have been flagged for excessive play, which compromises steering precision and can lead to uneven tyre wear. The repeated failure of the fractured offside rear coil spring is a structural concern that suggests the suspension assembly is reaching the end of life. The braking system and tyres also require immediate attention. The front discs have been noted as worn or pitted across 2024 and 2026, and the bulge in the nearside front tyre is a structural sidew failure that poses an immediate blowout risk. Given the volume of mechanical defects identified in the recent failures, the vehicle likely requires significant financial investment to bring it to a safe, roadworthy standard.