2010 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · L12 EAP

A pattern of minimal mechanical intervention defines this Citroen C4, with the MOT history showing no structural or major component failures across its recorded tests. The most recent test on 10 December 2025 resulted in a pass, continuing a trend of clean results since early 2024. While a failure was recorded in December 2024 due to insufficient windscreen washer fluid, the vehicle has since returned to a status of passing without any recorded defects to the braking system, suspension, or lighting. The vehicle exhibits an unusually low usage profile for a 2010 model, having covered only 46,524 miles over approximately 16 years. This averages to roughly 2,908 miles per year, which is significantly below the UK national average. Mechanically, such low annual accumulation often implies the vehicle has spent considerable periods stationary. While this reduces wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, it can lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as tyre sidewalls and suspension bushes, or the seizing of brake calipers due to lack of regular heat cycles and movement. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the specific advisory noted in both the 2024 and 2025 tests regarding the nearside rear child seat obstructing the inspection of the adult seat belt. It is essential to ensure that the seat belt mechanism operates smoothly, retracts fully, and shows no signs of fraying or tensioning issues, as the inspector was unable to perform a comprehensive check on this specific component. During a test drive, verify that the belt locks correctly under tension and that the buckle engages without resistance. Given the low mileage and potential for long periods of inactivity, a thorough inspection of the vehicle's consumables is necessary. Check for any signs of perished rubber in the suspension linkages or engine mounts, and listen for any knocking or clunking sounds when driving over uneven surfaces, which could indicate perished bushes. Additionally, ensure the windscreen washer system is fully functional and that the pump operates effectively, addressing the deficiency noted in the 2024 failure, and check that the brake pedal feels firm without any sponginess or unusual vibration.