2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Citroen C4 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

1,639 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,639 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    62 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    71 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    31 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.2%
  2. Suspension9.3%
  3. Brakes7.2%
  4. Tyres6.2%
  5. Body & chassis6.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  7. Steering3.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, 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 2016 Citroen C4 Picasso?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2016 Citroen C4 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,639 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Citroen C4 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Citroen C4 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).