2018 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6L Diesel · DF67 XLP

The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 24 February 2026 at 73,756 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator that the most recent keeper addressed the recurring tyre defects that plagued earlier tests. The vehicle has moved from borderline advisory conditions to a fully compliant state, suggesting attentive rather than reactive servicing in the last year. The mileage accumulation is remarkably linear, averaging roughly 9,200 miles per year since new, which is typical for a family MPV of this age. The interval between the March 2025 and February 2026 tests shows approximately 11,750 miles covered in just under twelve months, confirming regular daily use rather than long-term storage. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, and the odometer progression aligns logically with the test dates, reducing the risk of mileage anomalies. Historically, the car has suffered from repeated tyre degradation, specifically sidewall perishing and inner edge wear. The 2023 test at 47,709 miles recorded a dangerous failure on the offside front tyre with exposed cords, alongside perishing on the offside rear. The 2025 test at 62,003 miles flagged both nearside tyres worn to the legal limit on their edges. Inner edge wear on the front nearside tyre typically points to tracking or suspension geometry issues, such as worn tracking rods or deteriorated suspension bushes, rather than simple neglect. The sidewall perishing on the offside rear suggests the car may have been parked on uneven ground or the tyre was aged and under-inflated. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front suspension geometry and inner tyre wear patterns during any test drive. Check the nearside front tyre inner sidewall for feathering or scalloped wear, which would confirm an ongoing tracking misalignment. Examine all tyre sidewalls for cracking, particularly the offside rear, and verify the age codes on the rubber to ensure they are not perished from age rather than use. While the clean 2026 result is encouraging, the recurring nature of these tyre faults warrants a thorough underbody inspection for corroded mounting points or worn bushings that could compromise structural integrity over time.