2014 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · NJ64 OLM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 140,003 miles passed, the tester flagged a corroded offside front coil spring. This follows a structural failure in October 2023 where the same component was fractured. The progression from a broken spring to corroded metal suggests that the suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life and requires proactive attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of 17,721 miles between the October 2022 and October 2023 tests, and another 12,689 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. This regular usage suggests the car has been driven consistently rather than left stationary for long periods, which likely explains the gradual wear on rubber-bound suspension bushes and shock absorbers noted in the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The October 2024 test identified worn bushes on both the offside and nearside front suspension arms, and while these did not cause a failure then, they indicate significant degradation of the rubber components. The light misting on the offside rear shock absorber recorded in 2024 also suggests a failing seal that will eventually lead to fluid leakage. Given the history of fractured springs and worn bushes, the buyer should check for excessive corrosion on the mounting points and ensure the structural integrity of the strut towers is not compromised by rust.