2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · ST64 CZX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear after years of clean records. The recent test in July 2025 at 87,440 miles passed following a failure for a fractured nearside front coil spring, a horn horn, and an inoperative registration plate lamp. The immediate re-test pass suggests the owner addressed these specific safety failures quickly, yet the appearance of a broken suspension spring indicates reactive maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year over the last twelve-year period. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the car covered 9,703 miles, followed by another 9,833 miles in the year leading up to the June 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods, though the age of the 2014 chassis means that rubber components and suspension bushings are likely nearing the end of their typical service life. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The July 2024 advisory for play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint indicates a developing issue with the steering or stability components that preceded the fractured coil spring failure in the following year. It is vital to check all ball joints, tie rod ends, and bushes for excessive movement or tearing. Given the recent failure of the horn and lighting lamp, a basic electrical check should also be performed to ensure no deeper wiring corrosion or grounding issues are present that could cause future failures.