2011 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · OY11 LME

With a fully clean MOT record stretching back across every recorded test and a clean pass most recently recorded on 13 March 2026, this fifteen-year-old C4 presents a reassuringly straightforward roadworthiness profile. No advisories, no advisories pending and no failures with defects recorded across the sequence is unusual for a car of this age, particularly in the areas of front and rear suspension, brake pipes, exhaust mounting and underbody corrosion that typically begin to accumulate defects on French vehicles of this era. The single failure dated 25 March 2025 appears to have been an administrative or minor categorisation matter, as it sits on the same day as a pass with no defects recorded, and the subsequent test the following year has again returned a clean result. Taken together, the DVSA history suggests the car has been kept in consistent mechanical order and has not, on the evidence available, developed the chronic corrosion or component wear that often forces older examples off the road. For a prospective buyer this represents a notably positive indicator, although the absence of recorded advisories does mean there is no prior defect trail to monitor for recurrence. Recorded mileage of 90,668 miles over approximately fifteen years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,045 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and sits comfortably within the range where mechanical wear progresses at a normal rate rather than being accelerated by heavy use. The continuity of annual testing, with no multi-year gaps in the MOT record, indicates the car has been kept on the road throughout its life rather than laid up for extended periods, which in turn reduces the likelihood of seized calipers, deteriorated rubber components, or dry-started engine damage that frequently accompany long stationary spells. The mileage readings appear to increment smoothly between tests with no anomalous figures or sudden jumps, reinforcing the impression of regular, moderate use. For a buyer, this usage pattern implies that consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and timing components have been exercised consistently and are likely to be in a worn but functional state rather than suffering from the uneven degradation associated with low-mileage garage queens or the accelerated fatigue seen on high-mileage ex-fleet vehicles. That said, the entirely clean advisory record provides no direct insight into which specific components are now approaching the end of their life, so a careful physical inspection and test drive should focus on the items most commonly found worn on a C4 of this age and mileage. The front lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links and front subframe mountings are known wear points on the C4 platform and can produce clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven surfaces, so any audible knocking from the front suspension on a test drive should be investigated immediately. Similarly, the rear beam bushes and trailing arm bushes degrade with age and mileage, and can manifest as rear end instability, vague steering, or a slight wander at motorway speeds. On a test drive, listen for a grumble or groan from the front wheels when cornering, which may indicate worn front wheel bearings, and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel between 60 and 80 mph which would suggest a wheel balancing or front suspension issue. Check that the steering returns to centre smoothly after cornering, as stiff or slow self-centring can point to worn track rod ends or top mounts. The braking system should also be examined closely despite the clean record, as brake discs and pads are consumables that wear progressively regardless of MOT outcome. On a test drive, apply the brakes firmly from around 50 mph and listen for any juddering through the pedal or steering wheel, which would indicate warped front brake discs, and check that the car pulls up in a straight line without any noticeable pulling to either side that might suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Inspect the underside of the vehicle, particularly the front subframe, brake pipes and suspension arms, for any surface corrosion or fluid staining, as the C4 is known to suffer from underbody corrosion around the rear axle and suspension mounting points as it ages. Finally, verify that the cooling system is functioning correctly, as water pumps, thermostat housings and the plastic radiator on these vehicles are known weak spots, and ensure the engine starts promptly from cold without excessive smoke or irregular idle, all of which will confirm that the clean MOT history reflects genuine mechanical soundness rather than simply a record of recent light use.