2014 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · MF14 AAJ

A recurring fault with the supplementary restraint system warning lamp and a pattern of tyres being worn to legal limits define the mechanical history of this vehicle. While the car passed its most recent test on 16 October 2025, this followed a failure the previous day, mirroring a similar sequence in 2024 where the SRS lamp and dangerously worn tyres caused a failure. The record shows a trend of addressing safety-critical defects only at the point of MOT failure rather than as preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage of 72,661 miles represents an average annual accumulation of approximately 6,055 miles, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. This level of usage suggests a balanced load on the drivetrain and engine components, though the consistency of the mileage does not offset the specific wear patterns seen in the braking and suspension systems. Given the history of pitted and scored brake discs and reduced damping in the nearside front shock absorber noted in October 2025, a test drive should focus on braking performance and ride quality. Listen for knocks or feel for excessive bouncing over uneven surfaces, which would indicate the shock absorber has further deteriorated. Any judder through the brake pedal during deceleration may suggest that the previously flagged disc scoring has persisted or worsened. Particular attention must be paid to the dashboard for any active SRS warning lights, as this fault has appeared in multiple consecutive testing years. Additionally, a physical inspection of all four tyres is necessary to ensure tread depth is consistent and well above the legal limit, as the DVSA records indicate a history of tyres reaching the wear limit on multiple corners of the vehicle.