2014 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · BU14 AEL
2014 Citroen C4 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 202,879 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BU14 AEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 202,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU14 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Citroen C4 (BU14 AEL) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Br”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BU14 AEL Mileage History
- 19/10/2023172,329 mi
- 16/09/2024182,904 mi+10,575 mi
- 16/09/2024182,905 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/2025193,398 mi+10,493 mi
- 03/09/2026202,879 mi+9,481 mi
Average of roughly 10,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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