2014 Citroen C4 1.6L Diesel · YE14 XHP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 103,289 miles passed, the presence of advisories for a failing nearside rear tyre with sidewall cracks and a leaking offside front c/v boot suggests that components are only being addressed once they approach failure thresholds. The overall condition is stable but shows recurring issues with wear across the front suspension and braking systems. At 103,289 miles, this 12-year-old Citroen has averaged approximately 8,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK light-vehicle usage. The record shows consistent annual progression, with roughly 4,800 miles covered between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent internal corrosion, though the cumulative mileage justifies the gradual degradation of rubber-based components and brake hardware noted in the history. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension thoroughly, as the tester flagged worn lower suspension arm bushes and perished rear bushes in both 2023 and 2024. Although these were not mentioned in the 2025 test, the recurring nature of these faults indicates a vulnerability in the control arms. The record also shows a history of pitted and scored brake discs as of 2023 and thin pads in 2022, necessitating a physical check of current pad thickness and disc condition to ensure the braking system has not been neglected since. The minor oil leak noted in 2024 requires a close inspection of the engine and gearbox to determine if it is a weeping seal or an active leak. Furthermore, the leaking c/v boot identified in the August 2025 advisory should be monitored for grease loss, as a complete tear will quickly lead to an expensive drives shaft failure. Given that undertrays were obscuring testable items in 2024, an inspector should manually check the chassis and structural mounting points to ensure no significant corrosion is hidden beneath the plastic shielding.