2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen C4 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

293 MOT tests in 2024. 70.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time70.7%
Failed or needed repairs29.3%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 293 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid5.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.7%
  2. Suspension7.2%
  3. Tyres7.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  5. Brakes5.5%
  6. Body & chassis5.1%
  7. Steering2.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.8%

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: washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. 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 C4 Picasso?

In 2024, 70.7% of 2015 Citroen C4 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 293 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen C4 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Citroen C4 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).