2017 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2L Petrol · FN17 UBR

A consistent record of MOT pass results defines the roadworthiness history of this 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus, with seven of the eight recorded tests successfully completed and only one advisory and one single failure logged across nine years. The most recent test on 26 June 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories, continuing the pattern established by the 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 tests, which were all issued without any recorded defects. The sole failure occurred on 7 July 2025 for a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, but the same date shows a subsequent pass immediately afterwards, indicating the defect was rectified promptly. The only advisory in the file, issued in June 2024, flagged the offside front tyre as worn close to the legal limit on its edge. The overall trajectory of the file points towards stable roadworthiness rather than any developing mechanical concern, with the absence of structural, brake, suspension, or corrosion advisories across the full history being particularly notable for a nine year old vehicle. Against a vehicle age of approximately nine years, the recorded mileage of 36,703 equates to an annual accumulation of around 4,078 miles, which is notably below the typical usage profile for a car of this vintage. The annual MOT cadence has been consistent year on year, with no extended gaps in testing that would suggest a prolonged off road period, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than showing sudden jumps or extended standing time. Low annual mileage of this nature generally reduces wear on major drivetrain and engine components, but it can conversely accelerate the degradation of certain items such as brake discs and callipers due to infrequent use, and place additional strain on the 12 volt battery and associated electrical systems from repeated short cycling. The fact that none of these typical low use concerns have been flagged in any test is a positive neutral indicator, though it does not constitute proof of mechanical condition beyond the specific items examined at MOT. For a prospective buyer, the specific components and systems to concentrate on during a physical inspection and test drive are the offside front tyre and the tyre pressure monitoring system, both of which have featured in the recent record. The advisory for edge wear on the offside front tyre suggests a possible tracking misalignment or uneven suspension geometry, and a test drive should include a straight line stability check with hands briefly off the wheel to detect any steering pull, along with a close visual inspection of all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear or feathering on the tread blocks. The 2025 TPMS failure warrants verification that the warning light extinguishes promptly after start up and that all four sensor units are functioning, particularly if replacement sensors were fitted using aftermarket rather than Citroen original equipment. Given the vehicles low annual mileage, particular attention should be paid to the brake system during inspection, listening for any binding or scraping noises from the callipers, feeling for a low or soft brake pedal, and checking for any uneven lipping or surface corrosion on the visible edges of the discs. Beyond the flagged items, the test drive should focus on the Cactus suspension, which uses a specific rear beam and torsion bar arrangement that can be prone to knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces if the rear axle bushes have deteriorated, and any such noises warrant further investigation beneath the vehicle. The electric power steering on this model should be assessed for any hesitation, vibration, or warning light illumination, particularly at low speed during parking manoeuvres. Given the low recorded mileage and the absence of any engine, exhaust, or emissions advisories across the entire test history, a buyer may reasonably expect the vehicle to present in a relatively lightly used mechanical state, but a thorough inspection of all under bonnet fluid levels, coolant condition, and the underside for any oil misting or weeping from the engine and transmission seals would be prudent due to the age of the vehicle regardless of mileage. A pre purchase inspection by an independent Citroen specialist would be a sensible precaution to identify any developing issues that fall outside the scope of the standard MOT test.