2017 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2L Petrol · MW17 PFE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While it passed the most recent November 2025 test at 53,315 miles, the tester identified two broken front exhaust brackets. This is a recurring failure, as the same mounts were flagged as broken in November 2024 at 44,125 miles and previously during the 2023 test. This suggests a pattern where the previous owner ignored non-critical component failures until they necessitated a pass or immediate attention. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 53,315 miles represents relatively low annual usage of approximately 6,000 miles. The mileage progression is consistent, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between each annual test from November 2022 to November 2025. However, the low mileage appears to correlate with the degradation of rubber components, evidenced by multiple reports of perishing tyres and sidewall cracking in 2022 and 2023, suggesting the vehicle likely sits for extended periods. A buyer must physically inspect the exhaust system to ensure the broken brackets have not caused secondary damage or stress fractures to the manifold. The braking system shows a history of reactive maintenance, with the 2023 failure due to thin pads and worn discs; the current state of the rotors and pads should be verified to ensure they were replaced rather than adjusted. Additionally, the recurring issues of perishing tyres and sidewall damage necessitate a thorough check of all four tyres for dry rot, despite the low overall mileage.