2010 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6L Diesel · NNZ 9111

The most recent MOT test on 22 May 2026 indicates a significant decline in the vehicle's structural and mechanical integrity, moving from a clean pass in 2024 to a failure involving serious corrosion. The maintenance trend is worsening. While the vehicle passed without defects in June 2023 and November 2024, the latest inspection flagged a major failure regarding excessive corrosion on the offside rear suspension component mounting area, which significantly reduces structural strength. This is compounded by an advisory noting a hole or corrosion in the outer sill. The vehicle has covered 145,878 miles over its sixteen-year lifespan, averaging approximately 9,117 miles per year. This usage pattern is consistent with typical long-term ownership. The records show a relatively consistent testing frequency, though the gap between the November 2024 pass and the May 2026 failure suggests that structural deterioration has accelerated or remained unaddressed during that period. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's underside, specifically focusing on the sub-frame and the rear suspension mounting points. The May 2026 test recorded corrosion on the front sub-frame and the rear exhaust mounts, alongside the major structural failure on the offside rear mounting. Given the reported hole in the outer sill, the extent of the chassis and sills' structural integrity is a primary concern. Mechanical attention is also required for the braking system. The May 2026 advisories noted that both front and rear brake discs are worn, pitted, or scored. While these were not listed as immediate failures, they indicate that the braking components are reaching the end of their service life. Any purchase should account for the likely necessity of replacing brake discs and investigating the depth of the reported structural corrosion. buying_score: 22 risk_level: Very High.