2010 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · SN10 ABA

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status due to significant volatility in its recent testing history. While the most recent test on 13 October 2025 at 110,891 miles resulted in a failure without recorded defects, the preceding history shows a period of instability. The sequence of failures in October 2024, where the car failed three times within a single week before finally passing, suggests a reactive approach to maintenance or a lack of preventative mechanical checks prior to the inspections. The mileage pattern remains consistent with low-use usage, averaging approximately 6,931 miles per year over its sixteen-year life. Between the October 2023 and October 2024 tests, the vehicle covered 4,878 miles, which indicates infrequent or short-distance urban driving rather than high-intensity motorway use. However, the rapid accumulation of test failures in October 2024 at the 102,222 and 102,263 mile marks indicates that the vehicle reached a point of mechanical fatigue where multiple components required attention to meet legal standards. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the components likely to have triggered the recent failures, as the record lacks specific defect descriptions for the most recent failures. Given the age and low mileage, priority should be placed on perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and split brake hoses, which degrade over time rather than through distance. The vehicle should also be checked for structural corrosion across the subframe and exhaust system, as low-mileage cars often suffer from hidden rust due to sitting stationary. The recent failure in 2025 without a recorded defect list is a red flag that requires a professional mechanical investigation to ensure the car is truly fit for road use.