2015 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · KY15 XDD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight decline in attention to secondary components. The most recent test in June 2025 at 58,752 miles passed with an advisory for a minor exhaust gas leak at the back box hanger. This is a recurring issue first noted in June 2023 at 49,593 miles, suggesting that the exhaust system is beginning to degrade and has not been fully rectified or replaced. At 58,752 miles over eleven years, this DS3 has covered a low-average distance of approximately 5,341 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent across the records, with roughly 4,100 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests and another 5,100 miles between 2023 and 2024. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to accelerated surface corrosion on metal components and rubber perish due to the lack of frequent use. A buyer must focus inspection on the braking system, as the record shows a persistent history of pitting and scoring on the front discs. The tester flagged these issues in both 2023 and 2024, indicating that while the discs remained within legal limits, the surface quality is deteriorating from age or neglect. The 2024 failure for a non-functional headlamp and a nail in the nearside rear tyre were rectified quickly, but the recurring exhaust leak suggests the owner only addresses faults when they fail. Particular attention should be paid to the exhaust mounting hardware and hangers to ensure the minor leak does not evolve into a structural failure of the back box.