2010 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · YX10 TYF

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness status due to a critical failure in its most recent inspection. On 16 July 2025 at 134,334 miles, the car failed with no specific defects recorded in the summary, which suggests a significant administrative oversight or a major mechanical failure that prevented a complete test. This follows a pattern of intermittent failures where the vehicle consistently fails immediately before or after a passing result, indicating a reactive maintenance approach where repairs are only addressed when forced by testing rather than through preventative servicing. The mileage profile remains consistent with typical usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per annum. Between 20 July 2023 and 02 July 2024, the car covered 3,559 miles, while the period between July 2024 and July 2025 saw an increase to 5,487 miles. While the low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the age of the vehicle increases the risk of perished rubber-based components and structural corrosion, regardless of the distance travelled. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the chassis and lower suspension geometry. Given the history of failures without recorded advisories, there is a risk of hidden structural rust on the mounting points or exhaust hangers that the tester may have encountered but failed to detail. The buyer should specifically check for binding brake calipers and the condition of suspension bushes, as the lack of recorded advisory notes suggests the previous owners may have ignored minor wear and tear until they reached a point of failure.