2006 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · GP56 AEO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred repairs on rubber-based components. The most recent test in December 2025 at 58,275 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a nearside stop lamp and perished front tyres. While the car passed its latest inspection, the recurrence of advisories and failures over the last three years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when they threaten to cause an MOT failure, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,900 miles per year since the first recorded test in December 2013. This low-usage pattern is evident in the steady increments between tests, such as the 2,046 miles covered between 2023 and 2024. However, the low mileage correlates with age-related material degradation, specifically perished tyres and corrosion on the coil springs, which are common symptoms of a vehicle that sits stationary for long periods rather than being subjected to regular use. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the rear suspension and braking system. The record flags corrosion on both rear coil springs since 2023 and play in the offside front track rod end in 2024. Furthermore, the December 2024 test noted that the rear brakes only just met imbalance requirements, indicating potential sticking calipers or seizing due to inactivity. The repeated mention of cracking and perishing on tyre sidewalls indicates that the rubber is likely reaching the end of its structural life regardless of remaining tread depth, necessitating immediate replacement for safety.