2015 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · YA64 MPZ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 61,602 miles, it did so with a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot and a front exhaust leak. This follows a pattern of multiple failures in 2023 and 2024, where the owner consistently failed to address critical issues like engine malfunctions, lighting failures, and structural components until forced by the testing process. At 61,602 miles, the DS3 shows low annual usage for its eleven years, averaging roughly 5,600 miles per year. However, the data reveals significant periods of inactivity, such as the nearly 13,000-mile gap between January 2022 and November 2023. This low-use pattern likely correlates with the physical degradation noted in the record, including perished tyres in 2023 and corroded brake pipes and hoses by 2024, which are common symptoms of vehicles that sit stationary for long periods without movement. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking and suspension systems due to recurring defects. The record shows persistent corrosion on rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrule corrosion across multiple years, which indicates a risk of fluid loss or failure. The suspension has a history of issues with anti-roll bar linkages, track rod ends, and fractured coil springs, suggesting the undercarriage requires close monitoring for stability. Given the history of exhaust leaks and deteriorating CV boots, the entire exhaust system and drivetrain seals should be visually inspected for further rust or grease leakage that may not have been fully rectified.