2014 Citroen C4 1.2L Petrol · PF64 AFJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on 1 May 2026 at 47,263 miles. However, the maintenance trend is concerning and shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The car failed its most recent inspection on 29 April 2026 due to a faulty stop lamp, an exhaust lambda reading outside specified limits, and binding on the offside rear service brake. These issues, combined with a previous failure on 12 December 2025, suggest a vehicle that is only repaired when forced by an MOT failure. The mileage is exceptionally low for a twelve year old car, averaging under 4,000 miles per year. It covered only 5,404 miles between January 2025 and May 2026. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and braking systems due to inactivity, which is evident in the recurring reports of binding brakes and deteriorated CV boots. A buyer must scrutinize the offside rear braking system. The tester flagged binding on the offside rear service brake in January 2025, December 2025, and April 2026. This persistent issue suggests a sticking caliper or seized slider pins that have not been permanently rectified. The December 2025 test also highlighted a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot and worn suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside front. While these were listed as advisories, they indicate general wear of the front end. Structural corrosion is a documented risk. The 12 December 2025 entry noted a corroded rear sub-frame. Although the tester stated it was not seriously weakened at that time, the buyer should inspect the chassis and sub-frame for further oxidation. The history of defective exhaust mountings and a flexi-pipe leak across multiple tests further indicates a lack of attention to the vehicle's underside and general mechanical health.