2011 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · FN61 MYR

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a recurring trend of deferred maintenance. While the car passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 137,916 miles, it did so with multiple advisories regarding the steering rack inner joints, suspension arm bushes, and a binding offside front brake. The persistence of these mechanical issues across several years suggests that the previous owner addressed only the components once they reached the point of MOT failure, rather than performing preventative care. The recorded mileage of 137,916 miles over 15 years reflects a consistent usage pattern of approximately 9,200 miles per annum, which is typical for a road car of this age. However, the interval between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests shows an accumulation of 6,084 miles, yet the condition of the suspension and braking components deteriorated from minor advisories in 2024 to multiple faults in 2025. This indicates that components are reaching the end of their service life simultaneously despite the annual testing intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The history shows that the ball joints and suspension arm bushes have been flagged for wear since 2023, and the recent report of play in the steering rack inner joints indicates a worsening condition. The braking system also requires close attention; the tester noted a binding offside front caliper in 2025, following a failure for thin pads and pitted discs in 2024. The buyer should also check for uneven tyre wear and ensure the exhaust system, which was marked insecure in 2024, has been properly secured since the last test.