2010 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · SC59 BMZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of deferred suspension and steering repairs. While the most recent test in February 2023 at 94,008 miles passed, it flagged offside front steering rack inner joint play and a perished nearside rear tyre. This follows a failure in February 2022 where the same steering rack issue was identified alongside a fractured rear coil spring. The trend suggests the owner addresses mechanical faults only when they cause an MOT failure, rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 94,008 miles over 16 years, the car has covered significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 5,876 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components, which is evident in the recurring reports of cracking and perishing tyres between 2022 and 2023. There is a concerning gap of over three years between the last recorded MOT in February 2023 and the current date of June 2026, meaning the current state of the vehicle's safety components remains unverified by an official tester. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering and front suspension components. The steering rack inner joints and track rod ends have appeared in multiple tests, suggesting potential ongoing wear or poor quality repairs. It is also essential to check the brake calipers for binding, as this was a noted defect in 2021 and 2022. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the condition of all rubber gaiters and structural integrity points for corrosion is vital, as these are prone to dry rot when a car sits for long periods.