2007 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · SY57 XPH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by consistent clean passes over the last several years. The most recent test on 1 May 2023 at 154,839 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all legal standards at that time. While a failure was noted in February 2023 just 82 miles prior, the lack of recorded defects for that failure suggests either an administrative error or a minor issue rectified immediately rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,150 miles per year. Between February 2020 and May 2023, the car covered 33,707 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 11,000 miles annually during that period. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from the dry-rot degradation often associated with long periods of standing. However, since the last MOT was conducted over three years ago, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed by the record alone, and it is significantly overdue for a fresh test today. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related wear on nineteen-year-old Citroen models. Given the high mileage, a close look at the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is essential, as these often perish at this stage. The record shows no previous advisories for corrosion, but an inspector should still check the sills and rear mounting points for structural integrity or rust. Because the vehicle has not been tested in three years, the state of the brake discs and the integrity of the exhaust system should be verified to ensure no significant degradation has occurred since the 2023 entry.