2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · YY62 XAM

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care, with recent tests indicating a tendency toward multiple failures. The most recent test in November 2024 at 73,776 miles passed after a failure involving headlamp aim, a damaged rear lamp lens, and an insecure side skirt panel. While the vehicle is currently compliant, the history reveals a recurring cycle of failing on consumable items and minor bodywork issues, suggesting the owner tends to address faults only when they reach the threshold of an MOT failure. The mileage profile indicates low annual usage, averaging approximately 5,675 miles per year over its thirteen-year lifespan. This low usage is evident in the jump from 49,385 miles in November 2021 to 62,520 miles in November 2022, and subsequently to 73,776 miles in November 2024. While lower mileage generally reduces drivetrain wear, the record suggests the car may sit idle for extended periods, which often leads to the tyre perishing and brake corrosion noted in several previous inspections. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and suspension components. The record shows a persistent trend of worn brake pads, pitted or scored discs, and a fractured offside rear coil spring during the November 2023 test at 71,505 miles. The repeated mentions of pitted brake discs and thin pads across multiple years, including 2021 and 2022, imply that the braking hardware is frequently run to its limit. The history also highlights recurring issues with tyres and exhaust mountings. The tester flagged multiple instances of tyres being below the legal limit or showing signs of cracking and perishing, specifically in 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Additionally, defective exhaust mountings and detached silencer hangers appeared in 2018, 2019, and 2022. A physical inspection should confirm that the current exhaust system is secure and that all tyres show adequate tread depth and no sidewall degradation.