2016 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · MD65 XHP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026, the failure recorded just one day prior reveals a significant backlog of mechanical and lighting-related defects. The transition from a clean certificate in 2025 to a multi-point failure in 2026 suggests that the owner only addresses faults when forced by the MOT tester rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The car exhibits an exceptionally high mileage profile, covering over 213,000 miles in ten years. This averages to approximately 21,400 miles per annum, significantly exceeding the UK national average for a passenger car. Between January 2025 and January 2026, the vehicle covered 36,215 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation puts immense structural strain on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking components, which explains the sudden failure of the ball joint and parking brake during the latest high-mileage test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension and braking system. The January 2026 failure flagged an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a binding rear service brake, alongside inadequate parking brake efficiency. These issues indicate that the mechanical components are reaching the end of their functional life. The buyer should also check the front tyres for alignment issues, as the record noted both were worn on the edge, which often points to incorrect wheel geometry or worn suspension components.