2016 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · LO65 FFY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. In the most recent test on 9 October 2025 at 48,604 miles, the car passed after failing just one day prior. That failure identified a failed dipped beam, incorrect headlight aim, thin rear brake pads, and a perished nearside rear tyre. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of these issues suggests the owner only addresses mechanical defects when forced by an MOT test failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,860 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 38,568 miles and October 2024 at 44,070 miles, the car covered 5,502 miles in just thirteen months. This low usage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of rubber components degrading. The perished tyre sidewall noted in October 2025 is a classic symptom of a vehicle that sits for long periods rather than being driven high mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the lighting system and braking components, as both have inoperability across multiple years. The 2023 failure highlighted an inoperative engine management warning light and a TPMS malfunction, which suggests potential electrical or sensor faults that were perhaps ignored or poorly cleared. Check the brake discs for uneven wear or pitting, as the record shows pads reaching minimum limits at different intervals. Given the low mileage and age, also inspect for cracking in the tyre sidewalls and dry rot in the suspension bushes, which often fail due to time rather than distance travelled.