2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6L Diesel · SO59 LDU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on available data despite a significant gap in recent testing. The most recent MOT test conducted in February 2022 at 134,702 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met the minimum safety standards at that time. However, because the current date is June 2026, the vehicle is over four years out of test. This lack of recent certification means the current state of critical mechanical components and structural integrity remains unverified. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year. The record shows a progression of 10,000 miles between August 2019 and September 2020, followed by roughly 26,000 miles over the next seventeen months leading up to the 2022 test. While this suggests regular use, the four-year lapse since the last entry indicates either non-use or a long period of storage, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid chemistry regardless of the relatively low recorded mileage. A physical inspection must focus on components most likely to perish during long periods of inactivity. The buyer should examine the suspension bushes for cracking, check the brake lines for perished rubber, and test for seized calipers. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly on the sills and rear arches, is essential as the historical record does not show previous rust issues. The tester should also verify that the tyres have not developed flat spots or significant since the 2022 inspection.