2017 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6L Diesel · CJ17 CYT

The vehicle currently presents a concerning roadworthiness status following a significant decline in maintenance standards during the most recent inspection. While it maintained a clean record between 2022 and 2024, the test in September 2025 at 84,008 miles revealed an extensive list of mechanical failures. Although the vehicle passed a retest the following day at 84,010 miles, the transition from a clean pass to multiple failures suggests a period of deferred maintenance rather than proactive care. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. The data shows steady usage between 64,872 miles in late 2022 and 76,902 miles in late 2024. However, the jump of over 7,000 miles between September 2024 and September 2025 coincides with the sudden appearance of multiple wear items, indicating that while the car is driven at typical rates, the components have reached their end of life simultaneously without prior intervention. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The September 2025 failure flagged excessively worn ball joints, an anti-roll bar ball joint, and shock absorbers with negligible damping on both sides. While the retest only noted worn suspension arm bushes, the history of these failures suggests the entire front-end geometry is under significant stress. The record of fluctuating front service brakes also indicates that the discs are likely warped or thin, which requires immediate attention to ensure consistent stopping. The tyres also show signs of age-related degradation, with perishing noted and the nearside front inner tyre reaching the legal limit. The failure for an inoperative engine management light is a critical red flag that was not explicitly cleared or resolved in the retest, necessitating a diagnostic scan to check for stored fault codes. Given the cluster of suspension and brake issues identified in one session, the vehicle likely requires a substantial investment to restore its previous mechanical condition.