2012 Citroen DS4 2.0L Diesel · SL12 HXG

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance history characterized by a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in January 2023 at 77,298 miles, this result followed a significant failure in December 2022. The trend suggests that critical safety components like the brakes are only addressed once they reach the point of mechanical failure, as evidenced by the transition from thin pads to worn discs and binding calipers within a short period. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 77,298 miles represents relatively low annual usage of approximately 5,500 miles. However, the data shows a notable gap in records between October 2020 (49,707 miles) and November 2021 (61,880 miles), during which the vehicle covered over 12,000 miles in just thirteen months. This burst of activity, combined with long periods of standing, likely explains why various rubber components and suspension bushes have suffered from accelerated age-related degradation despite the low overall odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the tester flagged worn ball joints and arm bushes across multiple 2022 and 2023 tests. The 2023 advisory regarding the offside front tyre scrubbing on the outer edge indicates alignment issues or worn components that remain unaddressed. Furthermore, the presence of corrosion on the offside seat belt anchorage noted in early 2023 requires close scrutiny to ensure structural integrity has not compromised beyond the point noted by the tester. Given that the last recorded MOT was over three years ago, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unknown and highly suspect. The history of missing reservoir caps and binding brakes suggests that the braking system may be prone to neglect. An immediate mechanical inspection is mandatory to verify the state of the brake discs, fluid, and the integrity of the suspension components which have not been officially checked since the 2023 test.