2013 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · CU13 LBV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in June 2022 at 61,555 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The failure in June 2022 just three days prior to the pass revealed an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and three tyres below legal tread depth. While these issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the history suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they triggered an MOT failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, with only 61,555 miles recorded by mid-2022. This averages to approximately 4,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between December 2021 and June 2022, during which the car covered only 2,585 miles. While low mileage generally reduces engine wear, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and seals due to age, which correlates with the noted leaking nearside front cv boot. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension assembly, as the ball joint and arm components have already shown signs ofages wear. The 2021 advisory regarding an offside rear tyre worn on the edge indicates potential alignment issues or worn suspension dampers that should be reverified. Given the low usage and high age, the inspector should also check for brake corrosion on the discs and cracking in tyre sidewalls, as these components suffer when vehicles remain stationary for long periods.