2012 Citroen DS4 1.6L Diesel · BF12 CNN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 17 February 2025 at 89,678 miles with no recorded defects. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes, the current state indicates the car meets the minimum legal requirements for road use. The maintenance trend suggests that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying compliance issues once they were flagged, rather than allowing faults to accumulate into mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. The record shows a significant gap of 2,758 miles between July 2023 and November 2023, followed by a rapid accumulation of 1,264 miles in the three months leading up to the final test. This low overall mileage suggests the vehicle has faced moderate wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though the periods of potential standing can sometimes increase the risk of rubber-related degradation or seized brake components despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to age-related stress rather than mileage-based wear. Given the clean nature of the recent passes, the priority should be checking the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, which often affects vehicles of this era. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as low-mileage cars can suffer from dry rot rather than mechanical fatigue. While the record shows no recent brake failures, a manual check for binding calipers or uneven disc wear is advisable to ensure the system remains responsive after long periods of inactivity.