CITROEN C3 PICASSO2015 · 1.6L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent history indicates a sharp decline in maintenance standards following several years of clean records. While the car passed three consecutive tests between 2023 and 2025 without any defects, the test on June 1 2026 at 51,099 miles revealed multiple critical failures. The subsequent pass three days later on June 4 suggests the owner addressed only the reported faults to secure the certificate, rather than following a proactive maintenance schedule. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,646 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between the May 2025 test at 46,665 miles and the June 2026 test at 51,107 miles, representing only 4,442 miles over a year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals, which aligns with the split offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot identified in the most recent failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear axle due to the heavy surface corrosion flagged in June 2026. Although it passed this time, surface rust on structural-adjacent components can progress into deeper pitting if left unmanaged. The buyer should also verify the front brake discs, as the previous failure noted them as significantly and obviously worn. The exhaust system requires close scrutiny to ensure the snapped catalyst joint and hangers were properly replaced rather than secured with simple temporary fixes.