2012 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · YT62 BWU

The C4 presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT on 24 March 2026 at 54,166 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet represents a marked improvement over the previous test cycle, indicating that the immediate mechanical condition is sound. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A defect noted in April 2025 involving an electronic parking brake switch fault and a child seat obstructing the nearside rear adult belt inspection has evidently been addressed, as neither item reappeared in the March 2026 pass. The vehicle is currently compliant and free of active advisories. At roughly 3,869 miles per year, the recorded mileage of 54,166 over fourteen years is exceptionally low. The MOT history confirms this gentle usage pattern, showing a steady but gradual accumulation from 44,628 miles in September 2023 to 51,119 miles in April 2025, and finally reaching 54,166 miles by March 2026. Such low annual mileage often implies prolonged periods of standing, which carries its own risks despite the low wear on consumables. Tyre age and perishing become a genuine concern on a vehicle covering barely 4,000 miles annually, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. The record shows no rapid accumulation gaps, confirming consistent light use rather than a recent spike in mileage. A recurring theme in the history is premature and uneven front tyre wear. In September 2023, both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge at 44,628 miles. Just six months later in March 2024, the vehicle failed with an exposed ply on the offside front and a worn nearside edge at 46,945 miles. This pattern of inner edge wear strongly suggests long-term misalignment or worn suspension bushes and tracking issues that were likely corrected before the clean 2026 pass. A prospective buyer should still physically inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and wishbone alignment, verifying that the uneven wear has not returned since the last test. Beyond the suspension geometry, the low-mileage profile demands a close visual inspection of the exhaust system and structural underbody for corrosion. Vehicles sitting for extended periods often suffer from moisture ingress and rust in the box sections, sills, and around the exhaust manifold. The electronic parking brake switch fault flagged in April 2025 was intermittent or minor enough to pass months later, but buyers should test the parking brake function on an incline to confirm the calipers are not binding. Brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness, as low usage can lead to surface corrosion and uneven pad deposition rather than smooth wear.