Citroen C4 Grand Picasso
From 16,892 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 648 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 648 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 585 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 490 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 420 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 364 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 354 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 255 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 252 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 248 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 243 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48% of C4 Grand Picasso failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £103.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 75% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2018 | 78.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 75% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2016 | 73.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
2 earlier years
| 2015 | 70.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 66.4% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all C4 Grand Picassos tested had between 48,120 and 78,023 miles on the clock.
At 60,928 median miles, the C4 Grand Picasso has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has a 75% MOT pass rate based on 16,892 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 648 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is 60,928 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 48,120 and 78,023 miles.
Buying a used C4 Grand Picasso?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75% pass rate and an average repair bill of £103 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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