2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Citroen C3 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

118 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 118 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  7. Exhaust system: system insecure3.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment2.5%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.7%
  2. Suspension11.9%
  3. Steering11.0%
  4. Brakes9.3%
  5. Tyres8.5%
  6. Body & chassis7.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure11.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso?

In 2024, 55.9% of 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 118 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; stop lamp: not working; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).