2008 Citroen C4 1.6L Petrol · RA08 AHN

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 4 June 2026, yet the maintenance trend displays a clear decline in mechanical condition. While the car passed its most recent inspection, the presence of multiple advisories regarding structural damage and steering component wear indicates a worsening trend compared to the clean pass recorded in May 2025. The transition from a defect-free status to a failure involving binding brakes and a split CV boot in the span of just one year suggests that routine maintenance has become reactive rather than preventative. Annual mileage remained remarkably consistent for the first decade of the vehicle's life, typically hovering between 1,000 and 2,000 miles per year. A significant shift occurred between May 2024 and May 2025, where the vehicle covered approximately 25,000 miles, followed by another 7,700 miles in the most recent twelve-month cycle. This sudden surge in usage likely accelerated the wear on critical drivetrain and braking components, explaining the increased frequency of failures and advisories noted in the most recent test records. Prospective buyers must prioritize a physical inspection of the nearside front sill, as the recorded damage could point toward deeper structural corrosion or impact history. The offside front CV boot failure and track rod end play flagged in June 2026 suggest that the suspension and steering geometry require immediate professional assessment to prevent further component failure. Given the history of recurring exhaust mount issues and the recent binding brake fault, check the underside for corrosion and verify that the brake discs and pads were replaced correctly following the scorched disc warning from the May 2026 failure.