CITROEN C4 PICASSO MOT pass rate
79.3% of 9,621 CITROEN C4 PICASSO MOT tests pass.
The C4 PICASSO passes its MOT 79.3% of the time — well above the average across all CITROEN models, which sits at 71.7%.
The CITROEN C4 PICASSO's pass rate of 79.3% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 86.9% at 3–6 years to 69.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 86.9% | 1,045 | 42,743 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.8% | 7,817 | 55,089 miles |
| 10–15 years | 63.2% | 630 | 86,819 miles |
| 15+ years | 69.0% | 129 | 107,585 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C4 PICASSO
The most common reason the CITROEN C4 PICASSO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 40.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 27.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 24.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 24.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 11.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 5.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | 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 C4 PICASSO?
- 79.3% of CITROEN C4 PICASSO MOT tests pass, based on 9,621 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C4 PICASSO?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C4 PICASSO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 40.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN C4 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.