2008 CITROEN C31.4L Diesel

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 18 March 2024 at 105,136 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the record shows a recurring pattern of immediate failures in both 2023 and 2024 followed by successful passes. This suggests the previous owners addressed specific MOT presentation faults only when necessitated by the annual test, rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 105,136 represents an annual average of approximately 5,841 miles, which is significantly below the national average for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with 10,213 miles covered between February 2022 and March 2023, and another 10,415 miles between March 2023 and March 2024. This steady accumulation indicates low mechanical stress on the drivetrain and engine, but the age of the vehicle means that rubber-based components and structural elements may be degrading despite the low mileage. A buyer should focus a physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, specifically checking for corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches, which are common failure points for this model. Given the low mileage relative to the age, it is vital to inspect the brake lines, suspension bushes, and shock absorbers for cracking or perished rubber. The MOT record does not list recent advisories, so a manual check of the brake discs for pitting and the tyres for age cracking is necessary to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing between tests.