2012 Citroen DS4 2.0L Diesel · SC12 VBE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in February 2025 at 141,727 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant period of mechanical neglect immediately prior to that final test. While the car passed without defects on February 18, a test conducted just seven days prior revealed a cluster of critical failures across the steering, suspension, and lighting systems. This suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 141,727 miles over 14 years, the Citroen averages approximately 10,123 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent use, with roughly 11,000 miles covered between March 2023 and February 2024, and another 11,000 miles between February 2024 and February 2025. This steady accumulation indicates the car has not sat for long periods, but it has also faced consistent wear on rubber components and mechanical joints. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front-end suspension geometry. The February 2025 failure flagged excessive wear on the offside front suspension arm ball joint and track rod ends on both sides. While these were likely replaced to secure the recent pass, the 2023 advisory already warned of worn suspension arm bushes, indicating a recurring pattern of component degradation in the front suspension assembly. The split offside front drive shaft CV boot also noted in 2025 is a point of concern as grease leakage often leads to premature joint failure if not monitored. The history also highlights a trend of ignoring basic consumables and lighting. Records from 2023 showed three tyres reaching the legal limit, and the 2025 failure identified an offside front tyre with exposed cords, which represents an immediate safety risk. Prospective buyers should verify the depth of all tyres and ensure all lighting elements, including the registration plate lamp and stop lamps which have failed repeatedly across multiple test years.