2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · NJ64 HWD

The vehicle currently holds a passed MOT status, though the maintenance trend shows a slight decline in exhaust system integrity. While the October 2025 test at 60,279 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged a minor leak of exhaust gases at a rear joint. This follows a similar advisory from the November 2024 test at 55,379 miles, which identified a minor leak at a front joint. These recurring exhaust advisories suggest a developing issue with the exhaust manifold or joining gaskets that requires monitoring to prevent a future failure. The recorded mileage of 60,279 miles is relatively low for a 2014 model, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with the mileage increasing by roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles between each recorded test. The gap between the November 2022 test at 41,920 miles and the October 2023 test at 51,838 miles shows a period of higher usage compared to the more recent intervals. This steady, low-mileage pattern typically reduces wear on the drivetrain, but the vehicle may have suffered from age-related degradation due to infrequent use. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the exhaust system to identify the exact source of the leaks flagged in both 2024 and 2025. The October 2023 failure at 51,838 miles highlights a need to check the rear suspension components, specifically the coil springs, as the offside rear spring was previously recorded as fractured. Given that the vehicle has passed since that failure, the spring has likely been replaced, but the integrity of the remaining suspension bushes and dampers should be verified. The 2023 failure also noted significant tyre wear, including exposed cords on the nearside rear and an inner edge worn close to the legal limit on the offside rear. This indicates previous issues with wheel alignment or suspension geometry. I recommend checking the current tyre tread depth and inspecting the front and rear suspension for any signs of uneven wear or play, which would suggest that the underlying alignment issues were not fully resolved.