2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Citroen C4 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

1,135 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,135 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    25 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    30 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    13 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.5%
  2. Tyres6.7%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Suspension2.6%
  6. Body & chassis2.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Citroen C4 Picasso?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2018 Citroen C4 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,135 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Citroen C4 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Citroen C4 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).