2016 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6L Diesel · SO16 CKY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 27 November 2025 at 85,069 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both August 2025 and November 2025, the car failed and then passed within three days, suggesting that minor consumable issues or light-bulb defects were addressed quickly by the owner to maintain compliance standards. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 7,573 miles covered between July 2024 and August 2025, which indicates a period of higher usage compared to the annual average. The vehicle then covered 1,923 miles in the three months between the August and November 2025 tests. This relatively low mileage suggests the car is used regularly, which helps prevent seal-related issues and component failure often associated with long-term storage. Since the most recent tests recorded no specific defects or advisories, a buyer should focus on the mechanical components that likely triggered the recent failures. Given the age of the Citroen, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to check for perished rubber or tearing. The buyer should also verify for brake caliper binding or uneven wear on the discs, as the MOT record does not specify the nature of the recent failures. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion remains a priority to ensure no hidden rust has developed despite the clean test history.