2018 Citroen Spacetourer 1.6L Diesel · PK18 WLF

This Citroen Spacetourer presents a broadly sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT activity raises a flag. It holds a valid pass certificate dated 6 June 2025 at 51,002 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean bill of health is undermined by the failed test from the previous day, 5 June 2025, at the identical mileage. The tester flagged perished and cracking rubber on both front tyres alongside exposed ply or cords on the offside rear. Such deterioration across three corners in a single test window points to a period of neglect rather than a sudden puncture. The vehicle then passed the following day, meaning fresh rubber was fitted, but the pattern suggests the previous owner ran the car on degraded rubber until a failure forced the issue. The trend is therefore stable in structural terms but reveals a lapse in basic consumable upkeep right before sale. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. The van covered roughly 6,375 miles per year, moving from 30,728 miles in June 2022 to 40,058 miles in June 2023, then to 46,731 miles in June 2024. That steady climb indicates regular use rather than long-term storage. Crucially, the odometer froze at 51,002 miles between the June 2024 pass and the June 2025 tests, a full twelve months with no recorded distance. The van may have stood idle for months, which explains the tyre perishing. Prolonged static parking ages rubber, dries out seals, and can cause flat-spotting, so a buyer should not treat the low recent mileage as purely a benefit. Inspect the tyre sidewalls and date codes carefully. Even fresh replacements can be budget rubber if the owner fitted the cheapest option to clear the MOT. Check the nearside rear and both fronts for uneven wear or slow perishing that could return within months. Beyond rubber, the lack of mechanical advisories across five consecutive tests is encouraging. No suspension wear, brake faults, corrosion, or emissions issues have surfaced. Still, a van sitting for a year invites dried brake seals, sticky calipers, and corroded disc faces. Test the brakes for binding and pull, and examine the underside for surface rust on the exhaust, subframe, and brake lines. The powertrain has proven reliable under the MOT regime, but a cold start and road test remain essential to catch any issues the stationary test cannot reveal.