2010 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6L Diesel · KS10 WRE

A clean and consistent roadworthiness record is the defining feature of this sixteen-year-old Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, with all recorded entries between 2023 and 2025 returning either a straightforward pass or a fail where no defects have been logged. It is worth noting that two of the three passes are accompanied by a failure dated only one day earlier in the same month and year, which strongly suggests minor rectification work was carried out immediately prior to the retest rather than any underlying structural or mechanical deterioration. The absence of recorded advisories across all three valid passes points to a vehicle that has not been presenting any developing wear items to the tester, and there is no DVSA evidence of corroded brake pipes, perished suspension components, binding brake mechanisms, or structural rust that would typically be flagged on a car of this age and mileage. With 163,705 miles recorded over sixteen years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 10,200 miles per year, which is broadly typical for its age bracket and indicates regular rather than sporadic use. There are no significant gaps between annual tests that would imply the vehicle was laid up for extended periods, which is reassuring for avoiding the issues commonly associated with long-term standing such as seized brake calipers, deteriorated rubber components, and flat-spotted tyres. Equally, the mileage progression does not suggest any unusual accumulation rate that would point to sustained high-mileage motorway use, which can accelerate wear on suspension linkages and clutch components. This is essentially a steady-state usage profile for a family MPV. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the routine DVSA check items have not been raised as concerns, but the components most likely to be approaching wear on a high-mileage Citroen of this generation should still be scrutinised on inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, drop links, or anti-roll bar mountings common on this platform, and feel for any vagueness or wander from the steering that might point to worn tie rod ends. With the mileage this vehicle has covered, the brake discs and pads are likely to be on their second or third set, so check for any judder through the pedal under firm braking and listen for scraping or grinding from the calipers, particularly if the car has been standing. Because no exhaust, emissions, or oil-leak defects have been recorded in the MOT history, there is no specific DVSA evidence to investigate in those areas, but a visual check underneath the car for any signs of seepage from the engine or transmission is still prudent given the accumulated mileage. Pay close attention to the operation of the semi-automatic or automatic gearbox, which is a known wear area on the Grand C4 Picasso, ensuring shifts are smooth and there is no hesitation or flaring between ratios. Finally, verify that all MOT certificates are present and that the mileage is continuous between tests, confirming that the steady usage pattern shown in the DVSA records reflects genuine annual accumulation rather than any administrative irregularity.