2011 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · KP11 AAY

The 2011 Citroën C4 failed its most recent MOT on 30 October 2025 at 106,625 miles, confirming a worsening maintenance trend. The same day a passed test was recorded, but the failure shows unresolved defects, and the repeated issue with the drive‑shaft CV joint boot split and headlamp aim indicates that remedial work has not been effective. Mileage has risen from 72,264 miles in March 2020 to 106,625 miles in October 2025, an increase of 34,361 miles over just over five years, averaging 6,872 miles per year, which is close to the typical 7,108 miles per year for a 15‑year‑old vehicle. The interval from the 2024‑10‑30 test at 98,925 miles to the 2025‑10‑30 test shows a 7,700‑mile jump in one year, suggesting a period of more intensive use, while earlier gaps such as the 2022‑06‑30 to 2022‑11‑30 interval of 1,859 miles in five months indicate relatively light usage. A buyer should therefore inspect the offside front drive‑shaft constant‑velocity joint for boot integrity, verify headlamp alignment and check for any mis‑adjusted suspension components, especially the ball joint on the offside front suspension which was noted as excessively worn in 2024. Tyre condition must be assessed, as repeated warnings about near‑legal wear on both near and offside rear tyres and the nearside front inner tyre suggest uneven wear that may point to alignment or suspension issues. Brake performance should be examined, including the front disc wear recorded in 2023, the parking brake efficiency shortfall in 2022, and the slight corrosion on the front brake hose ferrules noted in 2020. Finally, the fractured rear coil spring from 2019 and the persistent oil leak recorded since 2023 merit close visual inspection for structural integrity and fluid loss. The vehicle shows a pattern of recurring mechanical faults that have not been fully resolved, and the mileage trajectory, while generally consistent with age, includes periods of accelerated use that may have accelerated wear on critical components.