2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Citroen C3 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

185 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 185 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.4%
  2. Brakes10.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Suspension7.6%
  6. Body & chassis7.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened27.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.2%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure13.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 185 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).