2021 Citroen C4 Shine Puretech S/S 1.2L Petrol · N5 PEY

The 2021 Citroen C4 Shines presents a clean bill of health as of its most recent MOT on 8 April 2026 at 56,270 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend is broadly stable and recently improving. A failed test on 25 August 2025 at 54,635 miles flagged two washers and an illegal offside front tyre, but the subsequent pass just two days later at 54,638 miles confirms these were promptly rectified. The only mechanical advisory concern in the record is a 2024 failure for slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and a split CV boot, both of which were resolved before the September 2024 pass. No recurring structural corrosion, exhaust emissions, or braking defects appear in the record. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a five-year-old petrol hatchback. From the first recorded MOT failure on 28 August 2024 at 46,790 miles to the April 2026 pass at 56,270 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 9,480 miles in approximately twenty months, which aligns with the overall average of around 11,254 miles per year. The gap between the August 2025 and April 2026 tests shows only 1,632 miles added over roughly nine and a half months, suggesting a period of lighter daily use or extended standing. No suspicious mileage reversals or large undocumented gaps appear in the record. The split constant velocity boot flagged in August 2024 at 46,790 miles is worth a physical check despite the subsequent pass. A replacement boot should have been inspected for correct clipping and grease retention, and the driveshaft joint itself should be examined for any clicking under full lock, indicating premature wear from the earlier contamination. The anti-roll bar linkage ball joint that showed slight play at the same test should also be jacked and checked for movement, as Citroen front suspension components on this platform can develop play again if the replacement part was not an OEM-equivalent specification. Beyond the documented faults, a buyer should focus on the underbody and subframe for any signs of corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points and inner wing seams, as these are common areas on the C4 platform as mileage climbs past 50,000. The brake discs and pads should be measured, since the clean MOT record gives no indication of their remaining service life. Front tyre condition and tread depth deserve attention given the August 2025 failure for an illegal offside front tyre, which suggests at least one corner was neglected between services. A road test over broken surfaces will quickly reveal any returning suspension clunks or CV joint noise that a static inspection might miss.