2021 Citroen Unknown 1.5L Diesel · WD70 KWM

Accumulated mileage of over 61,000 miles in five years points to a vehicle that has worked hard for its age, and the MOT history reflects that intensity rather than any mechanical deterioration. The most recent outcome on 16 June 2026 was a clean pass with no advisories, reversing a pattern of seat-related defects that had previously surfaced on both the second and third row passenger positions. In August 2025, an offside rear third row seat was deemed insecure to a dangerous standard, and just days before the latest pass, the nearside rear second row backrest failed to lock in the upright position. The fact that these seating issues have recurred across different rows and resolved cleanly without recurrence at the latest test suggests they may stem from latch or striker misalignment rather than structural seat frame failure, though a prospective buyer should physically test every seatback in the vehicle before purchase to confirm positive latching. At roughly 12,200 miles per year, this Citroen has seen usage significantly above the average for a five-year-old vehicle, which mechanically translates to accelerated wear on the braking system, suspension bushes and wishbones, clutch friction material if manual, and general drivetrain components. The MOT records contain no testing gaps and mileage has progressed steadily between annual tests, indicating the vehicle has remained in continuous service rather than suffering long stationary periods that might raise separate concerns about brakes seizing, tyre flat spots, or fluid degradation. No structural corrosion, exhaust, or steering component advisories have appeared in the recorded history, which is a positive indicator given that higher mileage Citroens of this era can be susceptible to rear axle corrosion, and the absence of such findings across three recent examinations supports reasonable structural integrity. On the front braking components, the August 2024 advisory noted front brake pads wearing thin, and given the mileage accumulated since, those pads will almost certainly have reached replacement threshold by now. On a test drive, listen for any metallic grinding or squeal from the front wheels under light braking, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that might indicate disc warping rather than just pad wear. The rear upper stop lamp failure recorded in 2024 should be verified as functional during inspection, and the offside rear electrical wiring noted as insecure should be checked to confirm it has been properly rerouted or clipped, as loose wiring near the tailgate or rear quarter can chafe through insulation over time and create future lighting faults. The windscreen wiper failures flagged in August 2025 are particularly relevant to inspect, as both front wiper blades were recorded as failing to clear the windscreen effectively on the nearside and offside simultaneously, which typically points to worn blades or a stretched wiper linkage rather than a motor fault. With the car now passing clean on wiper function, the buyer should still operate the wash-wipe system several times during a viewing, ensuring the blades sweep cleanly across the full arc without smearing or leaving unwiped zones. For the seating issues, each passenger seatback should be tilted forward and returned to upright with firm pressure, confirming a definite click from the latch mechanism and no tendency to fold under occupant weight, particularly important if this vehicle is used to carry children or multiple passengers regularly.