2021 Citroen E-C4 Shine + Electricity · FSU 113

The most recent official DVSA MOT test for this 2021 Citroen e-C4 Shine Plus took place on 15 December 2025, resulting in a Pass with no defects or advisories recorded. An interesting note from the history is that a test five days earlier on 10 December 2025 resulted in a Fail, yet no specific failure points were logged against that entry, which is unusual and could indicate a refusal to test, an administrative withdrawal, or a very minor item that was immediately rectified before the subsequent retest. In any event, the clean Pass on the latest examination suggests that the vehicle was returned to roadworthy condition without any lingering mechanical concerns flagged by the examiner. With the 2024 test also passing cleanly without recorded defects, the overall MOT trajectory appears stable and consistent, indicating that the car has been maintained to a satisfactory standard and shows no documented deterioration across its recorded test history. With the vehicle now around five years old and displaying only 13,257 miles on the odometer, the recorded usage equates to roughly 2,651 miles per year, which is notably below the national average and places this e-C4 firmly in the low-mileage category. For a battery electric vehicle such as this, low annual mileage typically carries different implications than for a conventional petrol or diesel car, particularly regarding the high-voltage traction battery. Lithium-ion batteries generally prefer regular use and moderate state-of-charge cycling, so extended periods of standing combined with infrequent charging can accelerate long-term capacity degradation. Prospective buyers should therefore scrutinise the battery health report from any main agent or specialist diagnostic, confirming the present usable capacity against the original specification and reviewing the charging history if available. Given the clean MOT history and the evident low usage, the focus of any pre-purchase inspection should shift toward age-related and standing-related deterioration rather than wear-based component failure. Tyres on a five-year-old car with this mileage are likely to be original or nearly original fitment, and even if the tread depth remains legal, the sidewalls may exhibit cracking, perishing, or ozone degradation from age, particularly if the vehicle has been stored outdoors. All four tyres should be examined closely for sidewall flex cracks and for any uneven shoulder wear that might suggest an alignment or geometry concern. Brake discs and calipers can also suffer from corrosion when a car is used infrequently, leading to binding calipers, juddering under braking, or surface pitting on the discs, so a thorough test drive should include several firm stops from moderate speed to confirm smooth pedal feel and even retardation. The 12-volt auxiliary battery in an electric vehicle remains critical for systems such as the infotainment unit, lighting, and control modules, and low-mileage cars that have stood for extended periods are particularly susceptible to premature failure of this component. It is worth confirming the age and condition of the 12V battery, ideally through a load test, and reviewing any history of dashboard warning lights or low-voltage alerts. Coolant and brake fluid both degrade on a time basis rather than purely by mileage, so verify that these have been changed in line with Citroen's recommended intervals, typically every two years for brake fluid and longer cycles for the thermal management coolant. Finally, inspect the charging cable and port for any signs of damage or corrosion, check the high-voltage charging connector for secure fitment, and request evidence that any scheduled software updates have been applied through the official Citroen network, as these often address drivability and efficiency refinements that directly affect long-term reliability.