2008 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · EK08 KXB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test in January 2024. The maintenance trend appears generally stable, though the failure during the most recent test indicates reactive maintenance habits. At 62,338 miles, the car initially failed due to an ABS warning lamp and a failed nearside front position lamp. These were rectified promptly to allow the vehicle to pass with no further recorded defects, suggesting the owner addresses safety-critical faults once identified by the tester. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,463 miles per year. This low usage suggests light de-use, but the data shows a significant gap in testing between March 2020 and January 2022, where the car covered only 400 miles in two years. While the low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized seals, and brake corrosion. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and geometry, given the 2020 advisory regarding an offside front tyre worn excessively on the inner edge. This often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that can perish when a vehicle sits. The ABS fault noted in 2024 should also be verified to ensure the sensor or pump module is not prone to intermittent failure. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and wing arches is essential, as these are common failure points for this model regardless of the miles driven.