2014 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · AU14 TKA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 81,683 miles passed, it revealed an advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit with specific inner edge wear. This mirrors a finding from the March 2025 test where both front tyres showed similar inner-edge wear, suggesting a way alignment or suspension issue that remains unaddressed. At 81,683 miles, the car has averaged approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The major accumulation is steady across annual intervals, with roughly 1,800 miles recorded between the 2025 and 2026 tests. This low mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy stress, but the age of the car means components like rubber bushings and seals may be reaching the end of their lifespan irrespective of distance travelled. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and geometry due to the recurring inner edge wear on the tyres across multiple years. The 2025 test also flagged slight play in the nearside front track rod end, which requires verification that this component was actually replaced to ensure steering precision. Furthermore, the 2024 failure regarding the supplementary restraint system (SRS) lamp and incorrect headlamp aim indicates that electrical and lighting faults were previously present; these should be checked on the instrument cluster to ensure no intermittent faults remain. The presence of under trays since 2023 is a positive factor for protecting the structure from corrosion, but a physical check of the chassis is still necessary to confirm no hidden rust has developed.