2014 Citroen DS4 1.6L Diesel · GF64 VRK

A recurring thread of suspension, tyre and minor electrical defects runs through the MOT history of this 2014 Citroen DS4, with the most recent test on 01 December 2025 producing four advisories alongside a same-day fail for an ineffective front wiper. The immediate failure is a straightforward replace-and-retest item, but the advisories are more telling: both front tyres were recorded at 3 mm and worn on the edge, the nearside rear coil spring showed corrosion, and both rear inner tyres were noted as out of shape. Going back further, the October 2024 test flagged worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, and the November 2023 test picked up front tyre wear on the inside edge along with rear seatbelt webbing fraying on both sides. A prior failure in October 2022 was down to headlamp aim and a registration plate lamp, neither of which recurred. The pattern points to steady degradation of consumable and chassis components rather than any single catastrophic defect, and the same-day fail-and-pass in December 2025 suggests the wiper issue was resolved on site before the retest. With 107,174 miles recorded over roughly twelve years, the vehicle is accumulating in the region of 8,900 miles annually, which sits close to the average for its age. There are no obvious extended gaps between tests or sudden jumps in mileage that would indicate a long period off the road or clock irregularities, so the recorded odometer readings can be treated as a fairly continuous usage profile. For a DS4 of this vintage and mileage, that level of annual running typically means the engine, clutch, dual-mass flywheel (if manual), turbocharger and cooling system have all accumulated meaningful wear, even though none of these internal items are visible in MOT data. The braking system has clearly been worked, given the recurring tyre wear advisories which often correlate with frequent stops, heavy braking, or geometry misalignment. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the suspension items that have been flagged across more than one test. The front suspension arm pins or bushes noted as worn in 2024 should be inspected for further deterioration, listening for clonking or knocking over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and feeling for vagueness or wandering through the steering on the motorway. The nearside rear coil spring corrosion advisory from December 2025 warrants a visual check underneath the car for any cracks or flaking beyond what MOT examiners can see from above, as corroded springs can eventually snap and cause the corner to drop suddenly. Both front tyres being worn down to 3 mm on the edges at the most recent test suggests either an alignment problem, aggressive cornering, or simply that they were overdue for replacement; a test drive should include firm cornering to check for any steering pull, and a four-wheel alignment check should be budgeted for if new tyres are fitted. The seatbelt webbing fraying advisories from 2023, on both nearside and offside rear belts, should be physically inspected to confirm whether the belts were replaced or whether further fraying has developed, as damaged webbing can compromise restraint effectiveness. The headlamp aim and registration plate lamp failures from 2022 are minor but worth verifying during any evening viewing, along with a check of the offside rear indicator lens for the slight discolouration noted in 2023. The December 2025 wiper failure is the most recent mechanical concern; ensure both front wipers clear the screen evenly across the full sweep without smearing, and confirm the wiper linkage is not loose or knocking. Finally, given the higher mileage, a thorough under-bonnet inspection for oil leaks around the cam chain area, coolant seepage from the thermostat housing and any evidence of timing belt or chain stretch is strongly advised, as these are known wear points on higher-mileage DS4 petrol and diesel units and would not necessarily be captured in the MOT record.