CITROEN C3 PICASSO MOT pass rate
77.7% of 8,677 CITROEN C3 PICASSO MOT tests pass.
The C3 PICASSO passes its MOT 77.7% of the time — well above the average across all CITROEN models, which sits at 71.7%.
At 77.7%, The CITROEN C3 PICASSO passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the CITROEN C3 PICASSO tested at 3–6 years pass 76.1% of the time, compared with just 54.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 76.1% | 67 | 48,004 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.6% | 7,516 | 45,512 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.1% | 1,039 | 77,887 miles |
| 15+ years | 54.5% | 55 | 88,194 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C3 PICASSO
The most common reason the CITROEN C3 PICASSO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.3% | Not working |
| Tyres | 26.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 20.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 14.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 10.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 3.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN C3 PICASSO?
- 77.7% of CITROEN C3 PICASSO MOT tests pass, based on 8,677 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C3 PICASSO?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C3 PICASSO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN C3 PICASSO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.