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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C4 Picasso. Check any C4 Picasso by registration number below.

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87.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.3%

vs Citroen Avg

15

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Citroen C4 Picasso — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C4 Picasso has an average MOT pass rate of 87.0%, which is 2.3 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C4 Picasso is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Citroen C4 Picasso fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your C4 Picasso for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the C4 Picasso is around 140,862 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used C4 Picasso, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Citroen C4 Picasso, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen C4 Picasso performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 68 vehicles

80.9%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

2018

Based on 2,762 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

15.1%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2017

Based on 7,262 vehicles

83.0%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

17.9%

Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

2016

Based on 3,973 vehicles

78.0%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

24.0%

2015

Based on 698 vehicles

76.4%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 10yr

134k mi

2014

Based on 663 vehicles

68.9%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

33.6%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

2013

Based on 3,455 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

40.4%

Mileage at 5yr

145k mi

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2012

Based on 3,552 vehicles

93.6%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

39.0%

Mileage at 5yr

150k mi

2011

Based on 4,179 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

30.6%

Mileage at 3yr

93k mi

Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

2010

Based on 4,711 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

14.5%

Retest Rate

37.7%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

Mileage at 5yr

141k mi

2009

Based on 5,533 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

18.6%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

Mileage at 5yr

141k mi

Mileage at 10yr

172k mi

2008

Based on 6,584 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

25.4%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

Mileage at 5yr

147k mi

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2007

Based on 7,128 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

27.3%

Mileage at 3yr

66k mi

Mileage at 5yr

145k mi

Mileage at 10yr

186k mi

2006

Based on 550 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

0

Based on 8,080 vehicles

83.8%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen C4 Picasso

The most common reasons a Citroen C4 Picasso fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

11.6%
2

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.0%
3

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

2.0%
4

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.8%
5

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

1.7%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

2.9%

Front Offside

2.9%

Rear Offside

2.9%

Typical Mileage — Citroen C4 Picasso

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used C4 Picasso.

At 3 Years

43,542

miles

At 5 Years

140,862

miles

At 10 Years

172,174

miles

Citroen C4 Picasso — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C4 Picasso MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C4 Picasso?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C4 Picasso is 87.0% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C4 Picasso?
The most common MOT failures on the Citroen C4 Picasso are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (11.6%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.0%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (2.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Citroen C4 Picasso reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.0%, the Citroen C4 Picasso is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen C4 Picasso?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen C4 Picasso?
Typical mileage for the Citroen C4 Picasso: 71,045 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C4 Picasso to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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