2014 Citroen C4 1.6L Petrol · MA14 SBV
2014 Citroen C4 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 74,017 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MA14 SBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 74,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA14 SBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Citroen C4 (MA14 SBV) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))”.
MA14 SBV Mileage History
- 07/03/202466,648 mi
- 07/03/202466,648 mi
- 04/04/202569,611 mi+2,963 mi
- 27/04/202674,017 mi+4,406 mi
- 28/04/202674,017 mi
Average of roughly 3,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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