2008 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · YT58 VOU

The most recent MOT record from August 2023 shows a clean pass at 105,394 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at that point. The test history reveals a consistent pattern of the vehicle passing immediately after a failed test on the same day in both 2021 and 2023. The absence of any listed reasons for failure or advisory items across the entire record is unusual and suggests the testers may not have logged detailed defect data, which makes a full mechanical assessment from the paperwork alone difficult. The mileage accumulation pattern is steady and low for an 18-year-old vehicle. Between August 2021 and August 2022, the car covered 3,043 miles, followed by 4,276 miles over the next year leading to the 2023 test. No mileage was recorded between the August 2023 test and today’s date, a gap of nearly three years. A buyer must verify the current odometer reading and question why the car has apparently been unused since mid-2023, as long periods of standing can lead to brake binding, tyre flat-spotting, and perished rubber components. A physical inspection should focus on items that degrade with time rather than mileage. The tester logged no details on the 2021 and 2023 failures, so a buyer must investigate what caused those initial refusals. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers should be checked for corrosion and seizure given the vehicle’s age and the three-year inactivity. Examine the brake discs for surface rust pitting and the flexible brake hoses for cracking. The structural sills and rear axle mounting points on this model are known corrosion traps and require a thorough inspection for rot, regardless of the clean MOT history.