2021 Citroen C5 1.5L Diesel · E4 DTG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a recent shift toward deferred consumable replacement. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 53,537 miles resulted in a pass, it flagged multiple critical advisories including thin front brake pads and worn front discs, alongside both rear tyres reaching the legal depth limit with uneven wear. This suggests that the previous owner has waited until the MOT deadline to address routine wear rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per annum. The record shows steady progression from 27,812 miles in September 2023 to 41,217 miles in September 2024, finally reaching 53,537 miles in the latest test. The 2023 failure at 27,809 miles involved a minor engine oil leak and insufficient washer fluid, both of which appear to have rectified immediately given the passing result three days later. A physical inspection should focus on the engine bay to ensure the oil leak identified in late 2023 has been professionally sealed and is not currently weeping. Given the nearside and offside rear tyre wear noted in August 2025, a technician should check for alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that could cause premature scrubbing. The buyer must also verify that the front brake discs and pads have actually been replaced since the last MOT, as these were specifically flagged as requiring immediate attention to maintain safe stopping distances.