2015 DS DS4 2.0L Diesel · WK65 YBF

The vehicle presents a generally sound mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 12 June 2025, where it passed cleanly at 36,169 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. The previous year's test on 27 June 2024 was a different story entirely, with a failure on the same day for a fractured offside rear coil spring, a leaking nearside rear brake caliper, and a deteriorated CV boot, followed by a pass the next day once those items were addressed. That cluster of failures suggests a period of deferred upkeep around mid-2024, but the subsequent clean pass in 2025 indicates those issues were properly resolved rather than patched over. No corrosion, emissions, or structural advisories have appeared at any point in the recorded history, which is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of very light use. At roughly 3,288 miles per year, this DS4 has covered just over 8,700 miles in the three years between the June 2022 test at 27,478 miles and the June 2025 test at 36,169 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the annual increments are steady and predictable. Such low mileage typically limits wear on major mechanical components, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own issues, particularly with tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and deteriorated rubber boots like the one flagged in 2024. The recurring theme across the record is consumable wear rather than systemic mechanical failure. Tyre wear advisories appeared in both the June 2023 and June 2024 tests, with uneven wear noted on the nearside rear in 2024, suggesting possible tracking or alignment drift that a buyer should verify. The 2024 failure also flagged a worn offside rear brake disc, and while that was advisory rather than a failure item, it points to a braking system that has seen use without aggressive replacement. The fractured coil spring and leaking caliper from the same test were serious but appear to have been rectified before the 2025 pass. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the rear suspension and braking components. Check the coil springs for any signs of cracking or corrosion, particularly the offside rear unit that was previously fractured. Inspect the nearside rear caliper for any residual fluid seepage around the bleed nipple area, and examine the rear brake discs for scoring or lipping. The CV boot replacement on the offside front should be confirmed as a proper repair with no evidence of joint play or grease contamination. Given the low annual mileage, also check tyre date codes carefully, as rubber age degradation will likely become the next maintenance concern before tread wear does.