2010 CITROEN C31.4L Petrol

The vehicle is currently in a fair roadworthy state, though the maintenance trend is worsening. The most recent test on 21 January 2025 at 116,585 miles passed with a significant list of advisories. These include a minor exhaust leak, a faulty registration plate lamp, a worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush, and a binding nearside rear service brake. The presence of multiple new mechanical advisories suggests a decline in the vehicle's overall condition. The mileage is consistent with the car's age, averaging roughly 7,287 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, increasing from 101,920 miles in January 2022 to 116,585 miles by January 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in mileage that would indicate periods of prolonged standing or excessive commercial use. A prospective buyer must prioritise the engine and chassis. An oil leak has been flagged in every single test dating back to January 2022. The fact that this persists across four years indicates a chronic leak that the previous owner chose to monitor rather than repair. This suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a preventative one. The suspension and braking systems require close scrutiny. The vehicle failed on 24 January 2023 due to an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint. While that was resolved, the January 2025 test flagged a worn nearside front lower suspension bush and a binding rear brake. These recurring suspension issues and the emerging brake fault point to general wear and tear consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, but they necessitate an immediate mechanical check to avoid imminent failure.