2011 Citroen Picasso 1.4L Petrol · SJ11 TYZ

The 2011 Citroen Picasso presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 9 July 2025 at 81,777 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This follows a pattern of consistently clean passes across the documented history, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged at any point. The maintenance trend is stable and improving in the sense that the vehicle has reached its highest recorded mileage without accumulating any advisories or failures. For a vehicle of this age and type, that is a positive indicator of baseline mechanical care. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly that warrants scrutiny. Between the 2024 test on 16 July at 68,547 miles and the 2025 test on 9 July at 81,777 miles, the vehicle accumulated 13,230 miles in just under 12 months. That is a sharp increase compared to the prior year, which saw roughly 16,000 miles added between mid-2023 and mid-2024. More striking is that both the failed test on 8 July 2025 and the passed test on 9 July 2025 recorded the exact same mileage of 81,777, confirming the 2025 failure was a same-day retest with no defects found on either submission. The low annual average of approximately 5,452 miles over the vehicle's life suggests prolonged periods of light use or standing, which can itself introduce issues such as deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, and surface corrosion on brake components despite low wear. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully stress-test. The rear suspension on Citroen Picasso models of this era is known to suffer from worn trailing arm bushes and deteriorating suspension bump stops, which may not always trigger a fail but can cause vague handling and uneven tyre wear. Inspect the underside for corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, particularly given the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary. Check the condition of all four brake discs and pads for surface rust and uneven wear, as low-mileage vehicles frequently develop lipping on discs from short trips that never reach full operating temperature. Examine the tyre sidewalls for perishing and cracking, since age-related deterioration matters more than tread depth on a vehicle that has covered relatively few miles. Finally, verify the operation of the handbrake and parking brake linkage, as Citroen models from this period are prone to sticking cables and uneven brake effort, which can pass an MOT roller test but reveal themselves on inclines.