2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen C3 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

244 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 244 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.2%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.8%
  2. Brakes7.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  4. Tyres5.7%
  5. Body & chassis4.1%
  6. Suspension4.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.9%
  2. Exhaust system: system insecure13.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. 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 2015 Citroen C3 Picasso?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2015 Citroen C3 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 244 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen C3 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Citroen C3 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

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