2017 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · LD67 DUU

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 1 June 2026 with no remaining defects. However, the overall maintenance trend has shifted from a clean record in 2022 to more frequent failures and advisories in recent years. The failures in 2025 and 2026, involving exhaust mountings, tyre pressure monitoring, and a constant velocity boot, suggest a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a preventative one, indicating that the vehicle has entered a phase of increased wear on critical consumables. With a recorded mileage of 68,356 miles over approximately nine years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 7,595 miles per year. This level of usage is considered typical for its age and suggests a balanced duty cycle without evidence of excessive long-term standing or punishing high-mileage use. Mechanically, this implies that while the drivetrain and engine should remain in a healthy state, the suspension bushes, dampers, and brake components will be experiencing standard age-related degradation. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the recurring tyre wear advisories on the front axle, specifically the wear on the edges of the treads recorded in 2023 and 2025. This is a classic symptom of incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension components, such as track rods or bushes. During a test drive, listen for any abnormal road noise and visually inspect the current tyre tread for uneven wear patterns. Additionally, the history of defective exhaust mountings and broken brackets suggests a vulnerability in the exhaust system structural integrity; ensure there is no excessive vibration or rattling from the underside of the vehicle. Particular scrutiny should be applied to the offside front constant velocity joint following the recent boot failure. While repaired for the MOT, a compromised boot can allow grit to enter the joint, leading to premature failure. Listen for rhythmic clicking sounds when steering at full lock to ensure the joint itself was not damaged prior to the boot replacement. Finally, verify that the ABS wiring, which was noted as incorrectly routed in 2024, has been properly secured to prevent chafing, and confirm that the tyre pressure monitoring system is fully operational without warning lights on the instrument cluster.