CITROEN DS42014 · 2.0L DIESEL

The 2014 Citroën DS4 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 49,279 miles on 27 April 2026. The most recent test recorded zero defects, indicating that all roadworthiness standards were met without advisories or failures. This outcome follows a minor pre-test failure on the same day, where both nearside and offside registration plate lamps were inoperative under regulation 4.7.1 (b) (ii). The immediate retest passed without defect, confirming the issue was a simple bulb or circuit fault rather than a deeper electrical concern. The maintenance trajectory is therefore improving, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults appearing across recent years. The mileage pattern supports careful, low-intensity use. At roughly 4,107 miles per year over twelve years, the vehicle has been driven well below the UK average. Between the June 2024 pass at 43,216 miles and the April 2026 pass at 49,279 miles, the car covered approximately 6,063 miles over nearly two years, averaging around 3,031 miles annually in this period. This suggests either a change in ownership, reduced commuting, or extended periods of standing. The sparse but consistent MOT record, with clean passes in 2024 and 2026, indicates the vehicle has not been neglected despite low usage. The registration plate lamp failures in both June 2024 and April 2026 point to a recurring minor electrical issue, likely related to bulb longevity or connector corrosion rather than a systemic wiring fault. Both times the defect was resolved before passing, so there is no evidence of persistent electrical neglect. Buyers should still inspect the rear lamp housings for moisture ingress or corroded terminals during a physical check. Given the low mileage and clean recent pass, major mechanical wear is unlikely, but prolonged periods of standing can cause its own problems. A prospective buyer should inspect the condition of all tyres for sidewall cracking or date-code age, even if tread depth appears adequate. Brake discs and pads should be checked for surface corrosion from short trips, and suspension bushes examined for perishing. Underbody and subframe corrosion should be assessed carefully, as vehicles standing for extended periods can develop localised rust in drainage points. The overall record suggests a well-kept vehicle with no serious structural or mechanical red flags.