2007 Citroen C4 1.6L Petrol · CY57 JBX

The Citroen C4 presents a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 17 August 2022 returning a pass at 141,953 miles and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 14 September 2021 test passed cleanly at 85,102 miles. The only blemish is a failure on 24 June 2021 at 85,073 miles, where the tester logged no specific defects, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded minor issue rather than a mechanical fault. On the available evidence the vehicle has not shown a worsening pattern of faults. The mileage record shows a sparse but striking jump. Between the June 2021 failure at 85,073 miles and the August 2022 pass at 141,953 miles, the car covered 56,880 miles in roughly fourteen months, equating to over 48,000 miles per year against a lifetime average near 7,471. That burst of high use sits between two clean tests and implies the vehicle spent a period as a high-load commuter or fleet runner before the last recorded exam. No further entries exist beyond August 2022, leaving the status unknown for nearly four years relative to today's date. A buyer should physically verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition given the heavy mileage accumulation in the 2021 to 2022 window. The absence of advisories across the passes does not rule out worn consumables or corrosion now present after the long test gap. Inspect underneath for structural rust on subframes and check exhaust emissions against current limits. Given the 19-year age and unexplained 2021 failure with no defects listed, confirm the reason with DVSA archives before purchase. Prior owner care appears adequate at test points, yet the dormant MOT period since 2022 demands a fresh independent inspection.