2007 Citroen C4 1.6L Petrol · FH07 AAE

The Citroen C4 passed its most recent MOT on 14 December 2021 at 152,629 miles, but the same-day initial test failed on three tyres below the 1.6mm legal limit before a rapid retest. The maintenance trend is worsening. In December 2021 the vehicle carried five advisories including worn front suspension arm bushes both sides, an oil leak, a worn offside driveshaft joint, and a minor exhaust gas leak, showing deferred consumable and mechanical care that the prior owner corrected only under failure pressure. Recorded mileage rose from 111,001 in May 2018 to 124,122 by June 2019, then 136,529 in December 2020 and 152,629 by December 2021, an average near 8,000 miles per year and typical for a 19-year-old car. A 19-month gap separates the 2019 and 2020 tests, and no MOT exists after December 2021, leaving the vehicle untested for over four and a half years relative to today's date. The 26,628-mile climb between 2018 and 2021 suggests steady use rather than long standing. Recurring suspension wear demands inspection. The tester flagged nearside anti-roll bar bushes in 2019 and front arm bushes both sides in 2020 and 2021, while track rod ends showed play in 2018 and 2020. A buyer should physically check all suspension bushes, steering rack inner joints, and track rod ends for excessive movement or corrosion. Structural and exhaust faults from 2018 and 2021 remain live risks. The 2018 test noted damaged offside and nearside door sills and a broken centre exhaust bracket, and 2021 confirmed a minor exhaust gas leak. Verify sill integrity for rust perforation and inspect the exhaust system and underbody before any purchase.