2014 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · LB14 BXU

The 2014 Citroen C4 holds a valid MOT certificate dated 8 January 2025, issued at 135,971 miles. That pass was clean apart from advisories for rear tyre wear, indicating the vehicle met minimum safety standards at its last inspection. Looking back, the maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than improving, because the same categories of defect keep appearing. Brake and tyre wear items recur, and the January 2024 failure at 124,759 miles flagged four separate issues including worn rear brake pads and discs, plus both front tyres below 1.6 mm. The tester also noted binding front brakes in January 2023 at 114,422 miles, suggesting braking components have been a persistent weak point rather than a one-off fix. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 114,422 miles in January 2023 to 124,759 miles in January 2024, the car covered 10,337 miles in twelve months. The following year it added 11,212 miles, reaching 135,971 by January 2025. That annual rate of roughly 11,000 miles is typical for a twelve-year-old family car and does not suggest either very light use or excessive daily punishment. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would raise concerns about a rolled-back odometer. The record is also reasonably well documented, with annual tests providing a clear chronological trail. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering joints. In the January 2023 failure, both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints were flagged for excessive play at 114,422 miles. These are critical steering components, and if they were not replaced, the car may still exhibit vague steering, uneven tyre wear, or knocking over bumps. The braking system warrants similar scrutiny. The January 2024 failure identified worn rear brake pads and significantly worn rear brake discs, while the January 2023 test noted a binding front service brake. Binding calipers can cause uneven pad wear, pulling under braking, and overheated discs. A test drive should check for a firm pedal feel, no pulling to either side, and no judder through the steering wheel under braking. Tyre condition and fitment also need checking. The January 2023 failure recorded mismatched rear tyres on the same axle, and both January 2023 and January 2025 flagged tyres worn close to or below legal limits. This pattern suggests previous owners replaced tyres reactively rather than proactively, and possibly without matching pairs. Inspect the sidewalls for perishing, check tread depth across all four tyres, and confirm the same size and speed rating on each axle. Finally, verify the operation of all lights and the SRS warning lamp, since the 2023 failure recorded an airbag system fault that should have been resolved before the subsequent pass.