2008 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · C4 DNK

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of recurring mechanical failures and deferred maintenance. While the most recent recorded test in January 2022 at 80,039 miles passed, the record reveals a pattern of neglecting critical safety and emission components. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle has repeatedly failed tests for significant issues including ABS faults, structural tyre failures, and emissions tampering, suggesting the owner only addresses faults when forced by law rather than performing preventative care. The mileage pattern is unusually low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,447 miles per year. However, this low usage is offset by significant age-related degradation. There is a major gap in the data, with no recorded MOT activity since January 2022. Given that the car has sat for over four years without a formal inspection, the risk of rubber perish, fluid degradation, and seized components is high. The lack of mileage between 2018 and 2022 shows long periods of inactivity, which explains the low total recorded miles. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The history shows persistent issues with brakes, including binding rear calipers in 2012, corroded brake pipes in 2018, and pitted front discs in 2022. The steering rack arms were flagged for play in 2012 and 2013, indicating potential underlying wear in the steering assembly. Furthermore, the 2019 failure for diesel particulate filter tampering is a major red flag that suggests the emissions management system has been modified, which may lead to expensive repairs or performance issues. The tyres represent another consistent area of neglect, with all four tyres reaching the legal limit or suffering structural failure in 2021. The buyer should check the current tread depth and for sidewall cracking, as the low mileage often masks age-related dry rot. The distorted road wheels noted in 2019 also suggest the vehicle has suffered significant impacts, which could have affected the alignment or hubs. Given the four-year lapse in the MOT history, this vehicle carries a high risk profile and requires a comprehensive mechanical survey.