2008 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · CE08 NXS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having maintained a clean record through its most recent inspections. The latest MOT test conducted on January 2024 at 139,241 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety systems met the minimum legal standards. While the history shows instances of failure immediately prior to passes, the lack of advisories in the final test suggests that the owner addressed identified faults rather than allowing recurring mechanical degradation. At 139,241 miles, the Citroen C4 has averaged approximately 7,736 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns with roughly 11,000 miles covered between the January 2022 and January 2023 tests, and another 9,000 miles between early 2023 and early 2024. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and internal corrosion in fluid lines. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on common failure points for this model that persist despite a clean MOT sheet. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the suspension arm bushes and coil springs is necessary, as these components often perish before failing a formal test. The braking system should also be examined for binding calipers or excessive disc wear, as the MOT record does not detail the state of consumable hardware. Additionally, verifying the structural integrity of the sills and rear arches for corrosion is vital to ensure that hidden rust has not compromised the chassis over its eighteen-year lifespan.