2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · KM13 ECW

The vehicle shows a fluctuating maintenance trend with several recent failures indicating a lack of proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 2 December 2025 at 77,375 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged both front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges. This follows a failure on that same date due to a split offside front outer drive shaft CV boot and a non-functional nearside front position lamp. The pattern suggests the owner tends to address failures reactively rather than maintaining consumables before they reach critical thresholds. The vehicle has covered 77,375 miles over approximately 13 years, averaging roughly 5,952 miles per year. This low annual mileage is consistent with the recorded data, though it may contribute to the degradation of rubber components. For instance, the December 2020 test noted perished tyres, and the December 2025 test again highlighted tyre wear issues. The mileage accumulation remains steady, with a notable jump of over 11,000 miles between the November 2022 and December 2023 tests, but the overall usage profile remains light. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and steering components. The history shows recurring issues with suspension integrity, including a fractured nearside rear coil spring in December 2023 and a fractured offside front coil spring in December 2021. The December 2023 test also identified excessive play in the offside track rod end and worn suspension arm bushes. These repeated failures in the front and rear suspension systems suggest that the bushings and springs may be nearing the end of their service life. Braking components also require close scrutiny. The December 2023 record noted pitted and scored rear brake discs along with thinning pads, following a previous failure in December 2023 where the tester found the rear service brake to be excessively binding. Given the history of binding calipers and surface corrosion on the discs, a physical check of the braking system and the condition of the drive shaft boots is essential to ensure no further mechanical degradation is present.