2017 CITROEN C4 GRAND PICASSO1.6L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite emerging advisories in the most recent inspection. The January 2026 test at 97,839 miles indicates a shift from the clean records seen in 2024 and 2025 toward wear-related items. While the vehicle passed, the tester flagged worn or pitted rear brake discs and deteriorated registration plates. Crucially, the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes are showing signs of wear. This marks a transition from a period of no recorded defects to a phase where consumable components and suspension bushings are beginning to require attention. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 97,839 miles, averaging roughly 10,871 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, such as the 8,676-mile increase between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate concerns regarding seized components or perished rubber seals often found in low-usage vehicles. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension system. The recurrence of suspension arm bush wear in the 2026 test follows a period of clean results, suggesting these components are reaching the end of their service life. The brake history also warrants scrutiny. The vehicle failed in January 2023 at 71,556 miles due to thin front pads and scored discs, and the 2026 advisory regarding pitted rear discs suggests the braking system is undergoing standard wear. A thorough check of the brake pad thickness, disc surface condition, and any play in the suspension arms is necessary to determine the immediate cost of upcoming maintenance.