2011 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · FD11 XYO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of increasing mechanical wear and deferred preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 111,339 miles passed, the tester flagged a worn nearside front tyre nearing the legal limit and a slight oil leak. This follows a pattern of recurring oil leaks noted in 2024 and 2023, indicating a persistent engine issue that has not yet reached a threshold of MOT failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. There is a notable anomaly in usage between August 2022 and August 2023, where the car covered 22,362 miles in a single year, compared to the much lower annual averages. This spike in mileage correlates directly with the surge in recorded advisories during the 2023 test at 120,514 miles, suggesting that the high volume of driving likely accelerated the degradation of the vehicle's suspension and braking components. A buyer must focus closely on the suspension and braking systems, as these areas show chronic degradation. The 2023 record identified worn bushes on both front suspension arms, along with a corroded nearside rear coil spring and a worn offside rear shock absorber bush. While these were not failures at the time, the recurring nature of thin brake pads and worn tyres across multiple years suggests that the owner only replaces components when they approach critical levels. The persistent oil leak also requires a physical inspection to determine if it is a simple gasket seep or a more significant seal failure that could lead to engine damage.