2007 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · NV57 AEO

The 2023‑08‑16 MOT passed, confirming roadworthiness despite lingering advisories. The earlier 2023‑08‑04 failure highlighted worn front suspension arm ball joints, a rough wheel bearing and an excessively worn front suspension arm, and the subsequent pass indicates those items were remedied, though recurring rust and brake wear remain evident. The mileage pattern shows a 2007 model reaching 163,499 miles by 2023‑08‑16, averaging roughly 8,605 miles per year. The jump from 2022‑08‑16 (153,127 miles) to the 2023‑08‑04 test (163,018 miles) added 9,891 miles in just eleven months, suggesting accelerated use, while the interval from 2019‑08‑09 (115,605 miles) to 2020‑08‑07 (118,301 miles) recorded only 2,696 miles in a year, indicating periods of low mileage. A buyer should inspect the front and rear lower suspension arms, rubber bushes and ball joints for excessive play or fracture, verify the condition of the front inner brake disc and rear brake binding, and examine the structural rust noted near mounting points on the floorwell and outer sill. Tyre tread depth, side‑wall condition, oil leak source, and the functionality of rear fog and registration plate lamps should also be confirmed. Finally, the buyer must ensure that the 2023‑08‑04 repairs addressed the ball joint, wheel bearing and suspension arm issues, that no new structural corrosion has developed since the 2023‑08‑16 test, and that the vehicle’s mechanical health aligns with its mileage trend, making it suitable for further assessment only if those components prove sound.