2010 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · WD10 FNN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 at 139,160 miles, though that pass came six days after a failure on the same date. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring suspension wear and intermittent structural corrosion that the tester has flagged as not yet excessive. The December 2025 failure revealed a non-functioning offside stop lamp, excessive wear on the offside front suspension arm pin or bush, excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint, and exhaust emissions exceeding the manufacturer's specified limit. These were rectified before the pass, but the advisories carried into the clean test, including a severely deteriorated nearside front outer CV boot, worn front suspension bushes, corroded rear coil springs, worn front anti-roll bar D-bushes, and a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. A buyer should treat the most recent pass as valid but note that several items remain marginal. The recorded mileage of 139,160 over roughly 16 years works out at approximately 8,698 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The annual mileage progression is consistent, moving from 123,849 miles in November 2023 to 133,874 miles in December 2024 and then to 139,160 miles in December 2025, indicating steady use rather than long periods of standing or sudden high-mileage accumulation. There are no suspicious gaps in the record that would suggest the mileage has been tampered with, and the annual increments of roughly 10,000 miles per year support a genuine pattern of regular driving. The recurring faults across the history point to a car that has had its share of wear-related issues but has generally been kept in running order. Suspension components are the most persistent theme. Front suspension arm bushes have appeared as worn at every test from December 2024 onward, and the offside front bush deteriorated from worn to excessively worn between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. Front anti-roll bar D-bushes were flagged in December 2025, and the anti-roll bar itself was noted as insecurely attached in the December 2024 failure. Rear coil springs have been corroded at every test since December 2024, and rear suspension mounting areas have shown corrosion, though not at a level the tester deemed structurally concerning. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and rear coil springs closely, as these are likely to need attention in the near term. Corrosion and braking issues also warrant attention. The December 2024 failure identified excessively corroded rear brake pipes at the flexy hose connections, along with rough rear wheel bearings and a binding nearside front service brake. While these were addressed for the pass, the history suggests the underside has been exposed to moisture and salt. The offside sill and offside rear chassis were flagged as excessively corroded with significantly reduced structural strength in December 2024, which is a serious finding even if it did not reappear as a failure in 2025. A buyer should have the underside inspected for corrosion, particularly around the sills, rear chassis mounting points, and brake pipe runs. The December 2025 failure also recorded excessive exhaust emissions, which could point to a deteriorating catalytic converter or engine wear, and this should be verified with a live emissions reading and a check of the engine management system.