2017 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2L Petrol · PE17 VDF

Most recent MOT outcome The latest test (27 August 2025, 73 407 mi) failed because the nearside front suspension arm ball‑joint was judged “excessively worn”. The same inspection also noted a small chip to the windscreen and a nail in the nearside rear tyre – both minor items that did not affect the pass/fail decision. Recurring mechanical pattern The only serious defect recorded is the worn front suspension ball‑joint. In 2023 the MOT flagged the front inner brake disc as “worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”, and in 2024 a wiper inefficiency caused a failure. Apart from the 2025 suspension issue, the car has otherwise passed its tests. Trend assessment The pattern suggests a gradual emergence of wear‑related defects. The 2023 brake‑disc comment was advisory rather than a failure, the 2024 wiper problem was minor, and the 2025 suspension failure is the first safety‑critical defect. While the MOT history is short, the progression from advisory notes to an outright failure indicates the condition may be moving from stable to slightly worsening. However, with only three years of data the trend cannot be declared definitive. Mileage versus age At 73 407 mi after nine years the average is about 8 150 mi per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age.