The decision to dispose of an asset should be driven by value , not merely by budget or age. In mature asset management, disposal is a lifecycle decision based on whether the asset continues to deliver acceptable value against organizational objectives after considering performance, cost, risk, opportunity, compliance, safety, environmental exposure, and stakeholder requirements. Option B is incorrect because budget constraints may influence timing, but they should not be the governing logic. A budget-driven disposal decision can remove a useful asset too early or retain a poor-performing asset because replacement funds are unavailable. Option C is also incorrect because age alone is a weak indicator. Some old assets remain reliable and economical; some newer assets become unsuitable due to poor performance, obsolescence, unacceptable risk, or changed business needs. ISO 55000 defines asset management around realizing value from assets, and the Institute of Asset Management describes asset management as balancing costs, opportunities, and risks against desired asset performance to achieve organizational objectives. That makes value the CRL-aligned answer.