2015 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2L Petrol · SY65 VGU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of worsening mechanical wear and structural degradation. While it passed the March 2026 test at 64,286 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to excessive wear on the offside front suspension arm ball joint and bush. The persistence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame has been a recorded issue since 2025, and while the tester has not yet deemed it seriously weakened, it represents an ongoing structural concern that requires monitoring. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,844 miles per year. However, there is a significant surge in usage between February 2024 (40,517 miles) and January 2025 (53,811 miles), where the car covered over 13,000 miles in under a year. This period of increased use coincides with the appearance of mechanical faults, including an exhaust leak and emissions failures, suggesting that the vehicle may have transitioned from low-distance local trips to more frequent driving recently. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear sub-frame to assess the rate of oxidation progression, as this component has appeared on three consecutive MOT tests. The front suspension should also be checked for signs of play or perished rubber, given the recent failure of the ball joint and arm bush. Additionally, the previous report of a major exhaust leak in 2025 and a split CV boot in 2022 indicates that rubber components and exhaust systems are only addressed upon failure rather than through a preventative maintenance schedule.