2018 Citroen C4 2.0L Diesel · KT18 WDO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While it passed its latest test in June 2025 at 72,157 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior where multiple critical defects were identified. The presence of immediate failures involving lighting, wipers, tyre integrity, and drive shaft components in a single session suggests that mechanical issues are only addressed when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than being serviced during routine maintenance intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year over the eight-year period from its 2018 registration to the mid-2025 test. There is a steady accumulation of miles, with a 10,000-mile gap between the June 2023 test at 52,615 miles and the May 2024 test at 62,062 miles, followed by another roughly 10,000 miles leading to the 2025 inspection. This regularity suggests the car is used for standard commuting, which is generally beneficial for engine health, though the consistent wear on consumables is evident in the records. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the drivetrain, specifically the drive shaft joints. Records show a nearside front CV boot failure in May 2024 and an offside front boot failure in June 2025, indicating a potential pattern of accelerated wear in these areas that may require further monitoring if the joints have become contaminated. Additionally, the rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin during the most recent pass; while they were replaced, the buyer should verify the remaining life and the condition of the rear discs for scoring. Given the previous failure for ply damage on both front tyres in 2025, the current state of all four tyres must be checked to ensure no new structural damage exists since the last repair.