2008 Citroen C4 1.8L Petrol · YT08 HBO

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness profile with a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its last recorded test in June 2023 at 145,744 miles, this followed a failure involving a loose exhaust shield, incorrect headlamp aim, and bodywork damage capable of causing injury. Given that three years have passed since the last entry, the vehicle is currently overdue for an MOT test, and the history suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when forced to do so by the testing process. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for this age, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year over its eighteen-year life. However, there is a significant surge in usage between the June 2022 test at 96,017 miles and the June 2023 test at 145,744 miles, representing nearly 50,000 miles driven in a single year. This high-intensity period of use significantly increases the likelihood of accelerated wear on rubber components and drivetrain parts that are not captured in MOT records. A buyer must physically inspect the front-end assembly, as the nearside front wheel bearing was flagged as noisy in 2022 and the offside front CV boot was split during that same period. These indicators suggest potential strain on the suspension and drivetrain that may require immediate attention to prevent failure. The 2023 failure regarding body damage on the nearside front also warrants a close look to ensure the repair has not caused hidden structural corrosion or impact damage that has compromised the vehicle's integrity.