2010 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6L Diesel · LG10 AEV

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso passed its most recent MOT on 25 October 2021 at 174,009 miles, leaving the vehicle untaxed and untested for nearly five years as of today. The maintenance trend across the available record reads as stable rather than deteriorating, with no test failures and only minor advisories logged. Recurring oil leakage and rear brake disc wear appear managed rather than neglected, though the long lapse since the last test means current roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from this history alone. Annual mileage averaged roughly 10,876 miles against the vehicle's 16-year life, a typical figure for a family MPV of this era. The record shows smooth progression: 142,828 miles in September 2017, 147,859 by September 2018, 158,185 in October 2019, 165,623 in October 2020, and 174,009 at the final test in October 2021. No abrupt jumps or standing gaps occur within the tested years, but the absence of any MOT since 2021 denies us insight into the last 33,000-odd miles of equivalent use that have elapsed in calendar time. The tester flagged an oil leak at every examination from 2019 through 2021, described as not excessive each time. This points to a persistent engine seal or gasket weep rather than catastrophic failure, yet a buyer must verify the source and check for cumulative underneath corrosion where oil has tracked. Rear brake discs drew advisories in 2018 for pitting and scoring and again in 2021 for wear, suggesting the previous owner replaced or skimmed them once in the interval but allowed gradual degradation thereafter. Given the standing period since the last test, a physical inspection should prioritise brake caliper condition for seizure, flexible hose degradation, and suspension bush wear from inactivity. The structural integrity of sills and subframes needs close scrutiny for rust, as the oil leak history may have masked early metal decay. Confirm the timing belt and water pump service against the mileage, since no such record sits in the MOT data.