Citroen C4 Picasso
From 9,533 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer C4 Picassos fare better: 2018 models pass at 82.1% vs 76.7% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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 and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 300 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 | 300 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 200 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 184 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 175 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 152 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 144 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 132 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 119 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 96 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 94 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.3% of C4 Picasso failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 82.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 81.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 76.7% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 77% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
3 earlier years
| 2014 | 70.6% | 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 |
| 2013 | 68.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2012 | 64.5% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all C4 Picassos tested had between 35,953 and 66,566 miles on the clock.
At 44,720 median miles, the C4 Picasso has 0.048 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 Picasso MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C4 Picasso has a 78.6% MOT pass rate based on 9,533 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C4 Picasso?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C4 Picasso is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 300 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C4 Picasso at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C4 Picasso is 44,720 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,953 and 66,566 miles.
Buying a used C4 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 78.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £103 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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