2008 Citroen C4 1.8L Petrol · CX08 ULB

The most recent MOT test on 10 November 2025 at 159,630 miles resulted in a pass, confirming the vehicle met minimum roadworthiness standards at that point. However, the maintenance trend shows a mixed picture rather than a clearly improving or worsening trajectory. The tester flagged both nearside and offside front inner tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge. This is a recurring issue, as both front tyres were similarly flagged in the October 2022 test at 141,729 miles. The pattern suggests alignment or suspension geometry may be causing uneven inner edge wear, and the problem has not been permanently resolved despite passing cleanly in 2023 and 2024. The 2022 test also identified slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, a defect that did not reappear in subsequent tests, indicating it may have been addressed. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,868 miles per year is typical for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. The annual tests from 2021 through 2025 show steady, consistent use with no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance. Mileage rose from 128,368 in October 2021 to 159,630 by November 2025, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year over that four-year window. The record is complete and consistent, with no missing annual tests, which implies the vehicle has been kept in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering geometry. The repeated inner edge wear on both front tyres across two separate tests points to a persistent alignment issue, possibly caused by worn suspension bushes, a tracking fault, or a damaged track rod end. The 2022 advisory regarding slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint warrants physical inspection, as ball joint wear can progress silently and affect steering precision. The October 2021 test also recorded corrosion to the offside front integral body structure, noted as not significantly reducing structural rigidity at that time. Any buyer should inspect this area thoroughly for further deterioration, particularly around suspension mounting points and inner wing seams, as corrosion can accelerate in older vehicles. A pre-purchase inspection with the vehicle raised on a ramp is strongly recommended to assess the true condition of the subframe, suspension components, and structural metalwork beneath the surface.