2009 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · VF59 NTC

The Citroen C4 holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 31 March 2026 at 123,205 miles, following a same-day failure for a non-functioning nearside rear stop lamp. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows persistent, low-level suspension wear that has remained unresolved across multiple test cycles. The most recent test still flagged a corroded offside front coil spring and slight play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint, indicating these items were repaired or replaced to pass but the underlying pattern of front-end wear continues. At roughly 17 years old with 123,205 miles recorded, the annual accumulation of approximately 7,247 miles sits squarely within typical use for its age. The mileage progression is consistent and well-documented, moving from 106,332 miles in March 2023 to 112,014 in March 2024, then 116,567 in March 2025, and finally 123,205 in March 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance, suggesting regular use rather than long periods of dormancy or recent high-mileage clocking. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The record shows recurring advisories for slight play in track rod end ball joints, appearing in 2023, 2024, and again in 2026, which suggests these are either replaced frequently or represent a chronic wear point on this particular chassis. The corroded offside front coil spring flagged in the March 2026 test is a structural concern; while it passed, corrosion on coil springs can lead to sudden fracture, particularly on older vehicles. Check the spring seats and dampers for matching corrosion or oil misting. The braking system also warrants close attention. The 2025 test noted worn and pitted front brake discs alongside thin front brake pads, and the 2026 test flagged worn tyres on both the nearside front and nearside rear. These are consumable items, but the pattern of wear across multiple axles suggests the car may have been driven harder than average or that alignment settings are marginally out, accelerating uneven tyre wear. Inspect the inner edges of all tyres, the condition of the rear brake components not covered by the MOT, and the security of the exhaust system, which has not been flagged but remains a corrosion risk on a vehicle of this age.