Possible Picasso Purchase

[CharlieWilts]

I’m looking at purchasing a C4 Picasso exclusive automatic. The seller is asking for £1,750 and it’s a 59 plate.

However in June 2020 on the MOT it has one issue which states “Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFSIDE SILL HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))”

This was obviously repaired and in June 2021 it went straight through the MOT and is up for another MOT in June.

Any advice? Thank you.

[abzmike]

I saw the thread title and thought it was a sketch or a painting.. as you were...

[Dan W.]

CharlieWilts said:

I’m looking at purchasing a C4 Picasso exclusive automatic. The seller is asking for £1,750 and it’s a 59 plate.

However in June 2020 on the MOT it has one issue which states “Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFSIDE SILL HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))”

This was obviously repaired and in June 2021 it went straight through the MOT and is up for another MOT in June.

Any advice? Thank you.

Sounds like a decent car for its age, If it was repaired great news, Or another mot tester didnt see an issue with it.

Maybe ask a friend / mechanic you know to come look at it with you.

[Pistonheader101]

avoid anything with corrosion

[Pica-Pica]

abzmike said:

I saw the thread title and thought it was a sketch or a painting.. as you were...

Yes, I immediately thought, Guernica?

[1000 Miglia]

Pistonheader101 said:

avoid anything with corrosion

OP is paying c £1750 ,no corrosion is likely not an option if the budget is in that ballpark .

[jaydeeuk1]

Have to agree. £2000 cars now were £1000 cars 2 - 3 years ago. If you get it insist on 12 months MOT and walk away if they wont, otherwise it could be worth scrap in 3 months time. If it would fly through the seller would have done one, they're selling now while there's a few months left because they know it'll cost hundreds more to get through.

[alfaeejit]

We had a 2008 grand picasso - it was the worst car for rot I've ever had and that includes lots of Alfas and fiats. Both sills we're totally gone and serious underbody rot which made even jacking it up and adventure 🙄

Was a shame as apart from that it was a great family bus - mega practical and lots of kid/wife friendly touches

[Super Sonic]

abzmike said:

I saw the thread title and thought it was a sketch or a painting.. as you were...

Same :v_

[V6Nelo]

My 1998 car had corrosion mentioned on the last few MOTs.

My mechanic has cleaned, treated and protected the areas.

Usually a few hours of labour so it todays used market craziness I don’t think it’s a deal breaker.

[mcflurry]

It's a 13 year old banger.
I'd offer to pay the asking price if a new MOT was put on the car, or walk away..