2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen C4 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

263 MOT tests in 2024. 62.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time62.7%
Failed or needed repairs37.3%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 263 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  2. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.4%
  2. Lights & electrics12.5%
  3. Brakes11.8%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Steering4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Body & chassis3.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso?

In 2024, 62.7% of 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 263 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Citroen C4 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).