2017 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6L Diesel · GX17 RTZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards mechanical wear and deferred attention. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 78,502 miles passed, the volume of advisories has increased significantly compared to previous years. The transition from a clean record in 2022 and 2023 to multiple defects in recent tests suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where components require proactive replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per annum. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 10,000 miles between each annual test over the last three years, with a jump of nearly 9,000 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of standing, though the increasing frequency of tyre-related issues in the last two tests indicates that consumable items are not being monitored closely enough before they reach the legal limit. A buyer must inspect the wheels and suspension geometry, as both the offside front and offside rear rims have been flagged as slightly distorted inner rims for two consecutive years. This often indicates past impact damage or alignment issues that can cause premature tyre wear. The front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in the 2026 test, which, while not a failure, indicates they are nearing the end of their. The buyer should also check the offside rear lamp for moisture ingress to prevent future electrical failure and monitor the windscreen chip to ensure it has not propagated into the driver's field of vision.