2016 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · GF16 LSX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed the MOT on 24 March 2026 at 93,407 miles, it failed earlier that same day due to multiple mechanical faults. The tester identified a nearside track rod end ball joint with excessive play and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The presence of a steering component failure at this mileage suggests that the previous owner only addresses defects when forced by a test failure rather than performing routine mechanical inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. The car progressed from 74,382 miles in March 2024 to 83,699 miles in March 2025, and then added another 9,708 miles by the March 2026 test. This steady usage suggests the car is driven regularly, which is generally positive for maintaining rubber components and seals, though the accumulation of miles puts the vehicle into a bracket where wear-related failures in suspension and drivetrain common. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and drivetrain. The March 2026 failure highlighted a worn track rod end, so the buyer should check all other ball joints, drop links, and bushings for play or perished rubber. The 2025 failure regarding a split offside front drive shaft CV boot indicates that the protective boots should be inspected for grease leaks or further tearing across all shafts. Additionally, the March 2026 test noted that both rear tyres were near the legal limit and showed signs of perishing, indicating that immediate expenditure on rubber is likely required.