2013 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · CU13 LBY

This 2013 Citroen C4 has just passed its MOT on 5th June 2026, following a failed test less than a month prior. While the most recent certificate is clean, the failure on 15th May 2026 reveals a significant list of immediate maintenance issues, including worn brake pads on both axles, a bald tyre, a worn anti-roll bar ball joint, and multiple lighting failures. The vehicle shows a recurring pattern of neglect regarding consumables. Brake pads were flagged as "wearing thin" in July 2024 and then failed completely in May 2026. Similarly, tyre issues have appeared consistently in the records, from edge wear in 2023 to a structural tear in 2024 and a bald tyre in 2026. This suggests a tendency to run components right to the legal limit rather than replacing them proactively. The condition trend appears to be worsening in terms of the severity of defects. While the 2024 failures were relatively minor, the 2026 failure involved more critical safety components like the braking system and suspension joints. Although the car has passed, the frequency and nature of these failures indicate that maintenance is reactive rather than preventative. At approximately 95,234 miles, the car has covered a typical amount of mileage for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging around 7,300 miles per year.