2017 DS DS4 1.6L Diesel · SY67 UPA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and alignment. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 97,237 miles, it had failed just three days prior due to a fractured offside rear coil spring. The persistence of a worn offside front suspension arm bush and inner edge wear on both front tyres suggests that underlying suspension geometry issues or component de-gradation are present and have not been comprehensively rectified beyond minimum MOT requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per year. The data shows steady usage moving from 63,121 miles in September 2022 to 97,237 miles in June 2025. However, the vehicle accumulated nearly 9,000 miles between the July 2024 and June 2025 tests. This high-intensity usage over a short period likely explains the accelerated wear seen on the rubber-bound suspension components and tyres noted in the latest entries. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension for further signs of play in bushings. The recurring inner-edge tyre wear is a clear indicator of incorrect camber or worn control arms, which will lead to premature tyre failure if not addressed. Verify that the fractured offside rear coil spring was replaced with a quality part and that the wheel alignment was professionally performed afterward. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the shock absorbers and lower ball joints is also advisable to ensure no further structural fatigue has occurred.