2017 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · WF17 LZP

The vehicle holds a current MOT pass certificate dated 18 February 2026 at 61,274 miles, yet the maintenance trend is neither stable nor clearly improving. That most recent test was a retest following a failure on the same day, where the tester flagged a non-working front windscreen washer and advisories for both front wishbone front bushes starting to debond alongside a high clutch bite point. The washer fault was rectified before the pass was issued, but the suspension and clutch advisories remain outstanding at the point of the latest inspection, suggesting a pattern of deferred rather than proactive maintenance. At roughly nine years old with 61,274 recorded miles, the annualised mileage of approximately 6,808 miles sits comfortably within typical use for a supermini of this class. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable: 57,267 miles in February 2024, 58,441 miles in February 2025, and 61,274 miles in February 2026, representing annual increments of around 1,174 and 2,833 miles respectively. The slightly higher jump between 2025 and 2026 may reflect a change in usage pattern or a period of longer journeys, but nothing in the record suggests odometer anomalies or prolonged storage. The recurring advisory on the front wishbone front bushes is the most significant finding. Debonding bushes at this mileage on a DS3 are not unusual, but the fact that the same item was noted at the most recent test and remains unresolved raises a question about whether the deterioration is progressing. A buyer should have the front suspension inspected on a four-post lift, checking not only the wishbone bushes but also the rear bushes, drop links, and shock absorber condition, as well as the subframe and mounting points for corrosion. The high clutch bite point advisory warrants a test drive under load, particularly in stop-start traffic, to assess whether the clutch is nearing the end of its serviceable life or whether the cable or hydraulic actuation simply needs adjustment. Given the vehicle's age, an underbody inspection for structural corrosion on the sills, floor pan, and around the suspension pickup points is advisable, even though no corrosion-related defects have been formally recorded. The windscreen washer fault appears to have been fixed, but verifying washer jet operation and fluid delivery before purchase remains prudent.