2024 Citroen E-C4 Shine + Electric · CA24 BZO

A 2024 Citroën e-C4 Shine + with no MOT history on the DVSA database presents a fundamentally incomplete roadworthiness picture. Vehicles of this age and specification are typically first presented for MOT testing from the third anniversary of registration, meaning a 2024 model would not yet be due a test under current DVSA rules as of August 2026. The absence of any recorded test therefore aligns with statutory timing rather than indicating evasion or neglect, but it leaves a buyer with zero independent DVSA verification of mechanical condition, braking efficiency, suspension integrity, emissions compliance, or structural corrosion status. Recorded mileage is listed as unknown, so no assessment of usage patterns, annual accumulation, or consistency with the vehicle's two-year age can be drawn from the supplied data. A 2024 electric crossover with an unknown odometer reading could plausibly cover anywhere from a few thousand delivery miles to substantial high-mileage use, and the MOT file offers no mileage-bracketed points against which to anchor expectations. This sparsity means any inference about wear rate, battery degradation correlation with distance travelled, or component fatigue cannot be supported by the official record alone. A prospective buyer should therefore insist on a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection rather than relying on MOT history, which does not yet exist for this vehicle. Particular attention must be directed to the high-voltage battery state of health and diagnostic fault history, the regenerative braking system's feel and effectiveness, and the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers, which on EVs can suffer premature wear due to the battery mass. Tyre tread depth, brake disc and pad wear (especially given the regenerative system masking mechanical brake use), underbody corrosion protection, and the integrity of the charging port and associated cabling all warrant close physical examination. Given the complete absence of MOT verification and the unknown mileage, the recorded DVSA evidence provides no basis on which to judge mechanical soundness. A buyer must treat this vehicle as essentially unverified by independent testing and prioritise a hands-on technical inspection, ideally by a specialist familiar with Citroën Stellantis EV platforms, before committing to purchase. Buying score: 30. Risk level: High.