Used buyer's guide: Citroen DS3 pictures

The cabin generally feels well made and it looks good, although the stereo’s buttons can confuse. All the seats are comfortable, but tall people might find rear legroom tight. Boot space is fine, though; the 285-litre bay expands to 98

Front side windows are bordered with black vinyl, which can bubble then peel away. Replacement is only effective fix.

This can struggle to pair certain phones. Sometimes the system needs an update, but it might also be incompatible.

Alloy wheels can corrode around their rims and bolt holes. Road salt and aggressive cleaning chemicals can accelerate issues.

Some early DS3s have wheelarch liners which can sag or even pop out; a design tweak means newer cars are more robust.