2021 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · LC71 FVF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a minor shift toward developing mechanical wear. The most recent test in May 2026 at 32,389 miles identified two defects: a defective front windscreen wiper blade and a worn offside front suspension arm bush. While these did not result in an immediate failure, the presence of suspension wear suggests that rubber components are beginning to age and degrade despite the vehicle' relatively low mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable cluster of activity between November 2024 and June 2025, where the car covered 1,000 miles in a six-month period. The failure in late May 2025 due to a deep cut in the nearside rear tyre reaching the cords was an isolated incident of physical damage caused by road-related impact rather than a systemic failure of mechanical maintenance. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the offside front suspension to ensure the worn bush has not progressed to excessive movement which would affect steering precision and tyre wear. The advisory on the suspension arm in the May 2026 record implies that replacement will be necessary soon to avoid a future failure. Given the car has sat for five years with low mileage, the buyer should also check the tyres for flat spotting or sidewall cracking, as low annual mileage often leads to-related degradation of rubber components such as bushes and wiper blades.