2011 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6L Diesel · LG11 VGP

A clean and consistent MOT history places this 2011 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in a favourable position for a prospective buyer. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass with no advisories, mirroring the result from 13 June 2024. Notably, both pass entries from 2024 and 2025 followed immediately after failures recorded just days earlier on 27 May 2025 and 7 June 2024 respectively, with the DVSA records showing no defects at any point across the four-year test window. This pattern of pass-immediately-after-fail, with no defect data attached, suggests the vehicle was likely presented without correct items such as registration plates, lighting, or wipers, or was failed on a category that could be rectified on site, and has otherwise maintained a steady record of roadworthiness. There is no recorded history of structural corrosion, suspension wear, brake deterioration, or exhaust non-compliance, indicating that the major mechanical systems have remained within acceptable test parameters. With 132,140 miles on the odometer against an age of approximately fifteen years, annual mileage averages out at around 8,809 miles, which is broadly in line with typical usage for a large family MPV of this era. There are no significant gaps between tests, with annual MOT entries consistently from 2023 through 2025, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than laid up for extended periods. The steady accumulation rate and absence of any large mileage jumps between consecutive tests points to a consistent usage pattern, which mechanically means the drivetrain, clutch, and turbo components have been exercised regularly rather than subjected to either severe low-mileage stagnation or extreme high-mileage running. While the overall odometer reading is on the higher side for the vehicle's age, the lack of recorded advisories across multiple tests implies wear items have been addressed proactively before reaching failure threshold. Although the MOT history itself carries no advisories, a vehicle of this age and mileage warrants particular attention to areas that commonly affect the Grand C4 Picasso. The semi-active hydraulic suspension system used on these models, along with conventional bushes and anti-roll bar linkages, should be inspected for fluid leaks from the spheres and struts, as well as knocking or clonking noises from worn rear trailing arm bushes when traversing uneven road surfaces. The electro-hydraulic power steering system is known for developing leaks from the pump and high-pressure hoses, so any staining beneath the front subframe or whining under load should be noted. Additionally, the rear brake calipers and discs are prone to seizing on vehicles that see mixed urban and motorway use, and a thorough check should be made to ensure the handbrake holds firmly on an incline. During a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or thuds from the front suspension over speed bumps, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes or drop links, and pay attention to any pulling or vibration through the steering wheel, as this can indicate warped front brake discs or worn front strut bearings. The automatic or semi-automatic EGS gearbox, if fitted, should be observed for any hesitation, jerkiness, or delayed engagement when moving off from standstill. Under the bonnet, check for oil misting around the cam cover and oil filter housing, both common seepage points on the higher-mileage EP6 petrol engines or the DV6 diesel units used in this generation. Finally, examine the rear underfloor and sill areas closely for any bubbling or surface corrosion starting to appear beneath the paint, as the Grand C4 Picasso can develop rust in these regions well before it reaches MOT failure point, and addressing it early is significantly cheaper than allowing it to progress to structural concern.