2014 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · FD14 TAV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on January 26 2026 at 71,132 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The car failed just four days prior to that pass at 71,077 miles due to a nearside track rod end with excessive play and a deteriorated nearside front outer CV boot. While these specific faults were rectified, the history indicates that the previous owner only addresses mechanical components once they reach a point of failure. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 71,132 miles represents a low annual average rate of approximately 5,900 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with roughly 4,400 miles driven between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests, and about 5,300 miles between early 2024 and 2025. This low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age, which aligns with the various issues noted in the record. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as this area shows a history of recurring faults. The tester flagged a worn suspension arm bush in 2024, a deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage cover in 2025, and the track rod end and CV boot in early 2026. You must check for further cracking or tearing in all rubber boots and ensure the recent repairs were not merely temporary fixes for aging components nearing total failure. Additionally, the 2025 test noted both front inner tyres were worn to the legal limit and on the edge, which suggests a potential alignment issue that should be verified to prevent premature tyre wear.