2014 CITROEN C41.6L Diesel

The 2025‑07‑31 MOT shows the vehicle is not fully roadworthy, as the near‑side rear track rod end ball joint exhibits slight play and the near‑side rear tyre was not fitted in accordance with side‑wall instructions. These defects recur in earlier records, indicating a maintenance trend that is neither stable nor improving. The mileage pattern is low for a twelve‑year‑old model, averaging about 5,300 miles per year, yet the jump from 39,679 miles in July 2022 to 50,269 miles in July 2023 represents an acceleration of roughly 10,600 miles in eleven months, followed by a modest increase to 63,467 miles by July 2025. A buyer should focus on the suspension components flagged repeatedly – the track rod end ball joint, constant‑velocity joints and their boots, and the rear suspension bushes – as well as the condition of the rear brake pads and discs, which have shown thinning and pitting over time. Tyre condition, correct fitting and wear patterns, and any signs of structural rust or exhaust corrosion should also be inspected, along with the functionality of the windscreen wipers, which have failed on several occasions.