2022 Citroen E-C4 Shine Electricity · FE22 ABZ

At 48,731 miles on a 2022 Citroen e-C4 Shine, the MOT history tells a reassuringly clean story of roadworthiness, with both recorded tests returning pass certificates and only a single advisory issued across the most recent examination. That advisory, logged on 25 April 2026, noted that both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, which is a routine consumable finding rather than a structural concern but does suggest the front axle geometry and tyre pressures warrant a closer look given that even wear across both sides can point to alignment drift or sustained cornering loads. The 2025 test was entirely defect-free, so there is no escalating pattern of deterioration and no advisories stacking up against suspension, braking, or corrosion components. The overall trend is therefore one of a car that has remained mechanically tidy through official testing. Against the four-year age of the vehicle, the 48,731-mile odometer reading equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 12,183 miles, which sits firmly on the higher side of average for a UK car of this vintage. Most comparable 2022 vehicles would be expected to cover between 7,000 and 10,000 miles per year, so this e-C4 has been working considerably harder than typical, including the additional mechanical load that comes with EV use through regenerative braking and the extra unsprung weight of the battery pack on suspension components. That higher-than-average mileage means consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will have reached or be approaching the midpoint of their service life, even if no related advisories have yet appeared. There are no significant gaps in the testing record to suggest prolonged periods off the road, which is helpful for ruling out the kind of deterioration that affects seized brakes, perished rubber seals, or degraded coolant hoses on a stationary EV. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to examine on inspection are the items closest to the road and therefore most sensitive to the higher annual mileage. The front tyre advisory indicates that a fresh pair should be on the immediate shopping list, and before fitting new rubber it is worth asking for a four-wheel alignment check, as uneven edge wear on both fronts simultaneously can suggest the geometry has drifted from settings or that the tracking has been knocked out by kerbing. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the lower control arms and anti-roll bar bushes, which on heavier EVs can begin to show play earlier than on lighter petrol equivalents. Brake feel should be assessed for any judder through the pedal under firm application, which on the e-C4 can point to warped front discs given the additional mass the system has to arrest, and the handbrake operation should be confirmed as positive given the drum-type arrangement typically fitted to the rear axle. Beyond the flagged tyres, a thorough inspection should cover the underside of the vehicle for any signs of battery tray damage or impact marks, as the underfloor pack can be vulnerable to stone strikes and speed bump contacts at higher mileages. The 12-volt auxiliary battery, which manages the ancillaries and low-voltage systems, should be tested for state of health, and the high-voltage charging port and cable checked for secure latching and any signs of thermal discolouration. Inside the cabin, the infotainment and driver display systems should be exercised fully, including the electric heating and ventilation, as these can be expensive to rectify on EV-specific components. Finally, a diagnostic read-out via the Citroen dealer tool will confirm any stored fault codes in the powertrain or battery management system that would not appear on an MOT but could indicate developing issues ahead, giving a complete picture of this well-used but MOT-clean e-C4.