2017 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6L Diesel · GD66 HXH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT pass on 5 December 2025 at 72,105 miles showing only a minor advisory for thinning rear brake pads. This indicates the vehicle is currently compliant, though the record suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive replacement. While the 2024 test showed no defects, the transition from a clean record to advisories for brake wear and tyre condition suggests that consumables are reaching the end of their service life in cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical usage pattern for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 11,536 miles in November 2019 to the current 72,105 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing frequency, which implies the vehicle has been in regular use. The absence of sudden mileage spikes suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy commercial use or long periods of stationary neglect. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and suspension components. The 2022 test at 31,488 miles flagged several significant issues, including worn front brake pads and pitted discs, alongside worn suspension arm bushes and corroded rear coil springs. Although these specific items were not flagged in the 2024 or 2025 tests, the recurrence of thinning brake pads in the most recent inspection suggests the braking hardware requires close monitoring. The history also shows a recurring trend regarding tyre maintenance. The vehicle failed in August 2020 due to exposed cords on three tyres and received a tyre advisory in December 2023. This pattern indicates that the previous owners may have waited until tyres reached the legal limit before replacing them. I recommend a thorough physical inspection of the current tyre tread depth, sidewall integrity, and the condition of the suspension bushes to ensure the previous wear issues have been fully resolved.