2008 Citroen C4 2.0L Petrol · FM57 GFE

The 2008 Citroen C4 currently presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 November 2024 at 119,789 miles with zero defects recorded. Following a failed test on 26 November 2022 at 100,845 miles—curiously listed with no specific defects in the supplied record—the vehicle subsequently passed its next test on the exact same day and mileage, suggesting a swift rectification of the underlying issue. The subsequent tests in December 2023 and November 2024 both passed without advisories or defects, indicating consistent upkeep and resolving any prior mechanical concerns. The recorded mileage pattern aligns closely with typical usage for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,655 miles annually. Between the November 2022 test at 100,845 miles and the December 2023 test at 114,590 miles, the car covered 13,745 miles in just over twelve months, demonstrating a period of heavier use. Mileage accumulation then slowed significantly, with only 5,199 miles added between December 2023 and the most recent test in November 2024. This recent drop in annual mileage suggests a shift toward lighter, perhaps more local, usage. Despite the clean recent MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential given the vehicle's age and the anomaly of the 2022 failure. A buyer should closely examine the structural integrity of the underbody and suspension mounts, looking for corrosion or deteriorated bushes that often plague vehicles of this era. The braking system warrants a thorough check for binding calipers or uneven disc wear, as these issues can develop between tests. Inspecting the exhaust system for leaks and checking the condition of the coil springs will help verify the long-term mechanical health that the recent defect-free certificates imply.