2016 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · CA65 YUX

The 2016 Citroën C4 holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 14 March 2026 at 106,482 miles, though the maintenance trend over the preceding two years is mixed rather than consistently improving. That most recent test followed a failure on the same day, meaning the car was retested and passed after remedial work. The advisory items carried into the pass — both front brake discs worn, both front tyres worn close to the legal limit with inner edge wear, and a snapped rear exhaust tail-pipe hanger — suggest the vehicle is being kept legal rather than proactively maintained. The recurring nature of tyre and exhaust defects across multiple tests points to a pattern of reactive rather than preventative upkeep. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,600 miles per year. Between the March 2024 pass at 75,336 miles and the March 2025 failure at 91,194 miles, the car covered approximately 15,858 miles in twelve months, a notably higher annual rate than the longer-term average. The jump from 91,194 miles in March 2025 to 106,482 miles by March 2026 represents around 15,288 miles in a single year, confirming this was a period of heavier use. No significant gaps appear in the record, with annual tests filed consistently each March. The March 2025 failure exposed several items that a buyer should verify have not deteriorated further. The Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint was flagged as excessively worn and the Nearside Rear Wheel bearing was rough when rotated — both critical components where failure can affect steering and stability. The parking brake was recorded as below requirements with the Nearside Rear parking brake inoperative on one side, indicating a potential caliper or cable issue that demands a physical check. Both front tyres appeared worn to the legal limit on the inner edge in both 2025 and 2026, a pattern consistent with tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes causing uneven camber wear. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry, rear wheel bearing for play, and the parking brake mechanism before purchase. The snapped rear exhaust hanger, recurring across tests, should be examined for damage to the exhaust system and mounting points, as a loose tail pipe can cause contact with the underbody or fuel system components.