2017 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · SB67 LLA

The 2017 Citroen C4 currently holds a valid MOT certificate, having passed at the most recent test on 11 March 2026, with no advisories or defects recorded against it. This represents a stable roadworthiness position relative to the official record, as the five documented tests within roughly two years are all either passes or retest-related. Two failures were recorded in 2024 and 2025, both of which were followed by passes only days later. No defects were captured at the failed tests, meaning either the issues were corrected off-site before retest or the recordings were incomplete. The absence of any advisory notes across the visible record is unusual and, while the test results are clean, it does not establish a picture of proactive mechanical upkeep. With 114,157 miles recorded at the March 2026 test, this vehicle has covered approximately 12,684 miles annually over its nine-year life, which is a notably high usage figure for a car of this age and class. The MOT entries span from March 2024 to March 2026, showing consistent annual testing rather than any period off the road, suggesting the car has been in regular use throughout. The high annual mileage implies that wear-prone consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension components will have been subjected to above-average fatigue, even where no advisories were raised. A buyer should not interpret the clean advisory history as evidence of careful maintenance, as MOT testing does not measure service intervals or component longevity beyond the items examined at the time. Given the recorded mileage and the recurring pattern of immediate retest passes following failures, a prospective buyer should physically inspect the braking system, including pad thickness, disc condition, and caliper function, as high-mileage cars commonly suffer binding or uneven wear on these parts. The front and rear suspension, including coil springs, shock absorbers, and bushes, warrant a close examination on a ramp, as the MOT record does not capture gradual deterioration of these components. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four wheels and the spare should be checked directly, given the miles covered annually. Finally, a thorough underbody examination for corrosion and exhaust integrity is advisable, particularly around mounting points and heat shielding, as the official record provides no visibility on these areas and high-mileage examples of this model are known to suffer rust-related issues at this age. Buying score: 52. Risk level: Medium.