2017 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2L Petrol · FD17 KVK

The 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus passed its most recent MOT on 21 July 2026 at 42,858 miles with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend over the past two years has resolved previous failures, as the August 2025 test also showed a clean result after the July 2024 test flagged front suspension wear, tyre edge wear, and headlamp aim issues that were rectified on the same day. The vehicle has moved from a pattern of minor recurring faults to a stable, clean slate, though the underlying wear patterns on suspension and tyres warrant a buyer's inspection. The mileage profile shows a consistently low annual average of roughly 4,762 miles across nine years, but the most recent eleven months reveal a sharp acceleration from 34,126 miles in August 2025 to 42,858 miles in July 2026, accumulating 8,732 miles. This contrasts with the preceding year's 3,107 miles and earlier years that hovered between 1,500 and 2,400 miles annually. The data suggests the vehicle may have been stored or lightly used previously and is now seeing heavier regular use, which could accelerate wear on components that remained dormant. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front suspension arms and bushes, as the July 2024 test recorded a perished pin or bush on the front suspension arm that did not yet cause excessive movement, indicating early degradation that can progress. The front tyres showed inner-edge wear close to the legal limit in 2024, pointing to a possible camber or alignment fault that may have returned if the underlying suspension geometry has not been corrected. The front brake discs were scored but not seriously weakened in August 2023, and the rear tyres exhibited cracking and perishing in 2022, so checking disc thickness, brake pad wear, and the condition of the rear tyre sidewalls and tread is essential. Low-mileage vehicles of this age are also prone to static corrosion, particularly on brake discs and exhaust components, which should be assessed in person.