2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · NX64 PVO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT test in March 2026 at 88,137 miles, showing no defects. However, the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs where faults are only addressed after a failure occurs. While the most recent result suggests a period of stability, the previous three years show recurring issues with suspension components, braking hardware, and exhaust mountings, indicating that the owner historically performs the minimum required to pass the test rather than conducting preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year over its twelve-year life. There is a notable gap in records between December 2022 and February 2024, during which the car covered roughly 9,200 miles. The rate of use remained steady between 2024 and 2026, with over 8,000 miles covered in those intervals. This low annual mileage often contributes to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake surfaces, which is evidenced by the frequent corrosion and split springs noted throughout the history. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension geometry, as the record shows a history of a fractured offside front coil spring and a corroded offside rear coil spring. The tester also flagged excessive play in a nearside front track rod end in a previous test, which suggests potential wear in the steering linkage that should be monitored. The braking system requires scrutiny due to recurring pitted and scored discs noted in 2017, 2024, and 2025, alongside reports of corroded brake hose ferrules in the rear section. The exhaust system remains a known point of failure, with defective mounts and broken brackets appearing in 2022 and 2025. Additionally, the split offside front CV boot recorded in 2024 indicates that the drivetrain should be checked for grease leakage to prevent damage to the joints. Given the history of distorted road wheels and uneven tyre wear, a professional check of the alignment and suspension bushing condition is essential to ensure the vehicle is not prematurely consuming its tyres.