2012 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · JA04 AWA

The 2025‑07‑30 MOT at 71,474 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy as of the latest test. Since the 2022 failure, each subsequent test—July 2022, July 2023, July 2024 and July 2025—has shown a clean record, indicating a stable maintenance pattern and no evident worsening of mechanical condition. The mileage trajectory is modest for a 14‑year‑old C4, averaging just over 5,000 miles per year. The jump from 57,589 miles in July 2022 to 62,944 miles a year later represents an accumulation of roughly 5,355 miles, higher than the long‑term average but still modest. The interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests, covering 4,234 miles in 12 months, further reflects consistent, low‑intensity use rather than sporadic high‑kilometre bursts. A buyer should therefore focus on components that commonly develop wear despite the clean MOT history: suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or sagging, rear brake calipers for binding, and brake discs for scoring or corrosion. Structural rust on the chassis, especially around the wheel arches and sills, should be examined, as should the exhaust system for leaks or severe rust. Although tyre tread and wiper condition are consumable items, the absence of any recorded defects suggests that previous owners have maintained the car adequately, but a physical inspection remains essential to verify the integrity of these critical systems.