2010 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · LS60 NDL

A clean, advisory-free MOT record across all five documented tests defines this 2010 Citroen C4 as a notably well-presented example within its age cohort. The vehicle achieved a pass on 26 November 2025 with no defects recorded, following an unexplained fail just two days earlier on 24 November 2025 which also returned no defect entries, suggesting either an administrative withdrawal or a retest after a minor issue was rectified between appointments. Prior to that, passes on 29 November 2024, 10 November 2023, and a fail on 30 October 2023 (again with no defects logged) complete the documented history. The complete absence of advisories across five years of testing is uncommon for a sixteen-year-old vehicle and points to consistently sound structural condition, lighting, braking, suspension, and exhaust performance at the point of each annual assessment. With 120,971 miles accumulated over approximately sixteen years of life, this C4 has averaged around 7,500 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical range for its age and indicates regular rather than occasional use. The testing history shows consistent annual submission without any prolonged gaps that would suggest the vehicle was laid up off the road, an important consideration because extended standing periods often accelerate deterioration of brake discs, suspension bushes, and underbody corrosion through lack of routine movement. The mileage accumulation appears steady and continuous, which mechanically favours even wear patterns across the drivetrain and reduces the risk of dried seals, seized calipers, or perished rubber components that plague stored vehicles. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component history to investigate further from the MOT file alone, so attention should turn to areas commonly affected on high-mileage Citroen C4s of this generation. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount bearings, all known wear items on the C4 platform. Pay close attention to steering behaviour, as vague steering, uneven self-centring, or knocking when turning can point to worn steering rack mountings or track rod ends that may not yet have triggered an advisory but sit at the borderline of acceptable tolerance. The braking system should be evaluated for pedal feel and pulling under firm application, as binding front calipers and worn front discs are frequent findings on C4s approaching this mileage bracket, even when previous tests have passed without comment. Inspect the underside carefully for any signs of corrosion around the rear axle mounting points, suspension subframe, and brake pipe unions, as structural integrity remains a particular concern on French vehicles of this era exposed to winter road salt. Check for any oil misting around the engine and for blue smoke on startup indicative of valve stem seal wear, and confirm that the cooling system, wiring loom in the engine compartment, and electric window mechanisms, a known C4 weak point, all function correctly before purchase.