2018 Citroen C4 1.5L Diesel · HV68 AEC

The vehicle achieved a pass at the most recent MOT on 27 August 2025 at 107 373 miles, yet the tester recorded advisories on both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and rear brake pads thinning. The pattern of defects shows a steady deterioration in tyre condition, with edge wear noted on the nearside rear in 2022, the nearside rear again in 2024 and now both front tyres in 2025. Brake pad wear appears for the first time in 2025, indicating that consumables are reaching replacement intervals. Overall the maintenance trend is stable in the sense that the car continues to pass, but the cumulative wear points to a need for tyre and brake work. Mileage accumulation has been aggressive for a car that is roughly eight years old. Between August 2021 and August 2022 the odometer rose from 27 903 mi to 46 365 mi (+18 462 mi). The next twelve‑month span added another 16 858 mi, and the period from September 2023 to September 2024 added 13 316 mi. The most recent year, however, saw a jump of roughly 30 834 mi in just over eleven months, a rate well above the typical 12 000‑15 000 mi annual average for a used saloon. This rapid mileage growth suggests either heavy usage or periods of intensive driving, placing greater stress on tyres, brakes and drivetrain components. A prospective buyer should inspect the tyre tread depths and sidewall condition, paying particular attention to the edge wear on the front tyres and the nearside rear from previous tests. The rear brake pads require measurement to confirm they are within the minimum thickness specification; excessive wear will demand replacement before the next MOT. Suspension bushes and alignment should be examined because persistent tyre edge wear often reflects misalignment or worn components. The registration plate lamp, which failed in 2024, must be verified as fully functional, as any single‑lamp fault is a fail condition. A visual check for rust around wheel arches, underbody panels and the exhaust system is also advisable, given the high mileage and the likelihood of corrosion in those areas. No structural or major mechanical faults have been recorded in the MOT history, and the only failure was the lamp issue, which appears resolved. The recurring tyre wear pattern, however, points to possible neglect of basic suspension or alignment maintenance. A professional inspection of the braking system, tyre condition and suspension geometry is recommended before purchase to confirm that the vehicle is roadworthy and that the observed wear will not lead to premature component failure.