2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen C3 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

204 MOT tests in 2024. 64.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time64.2%
Failed or needed repairs35.8%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 204 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure2.5%
  7. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.5%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Brakes6.9%
  4. Body & chassis5.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Suspension2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened23.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure15.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2014 Citroen C3 Picasso?

In 2024, 64.2% of 2014 Citroen C3 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 204 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Citroen C3 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Citroen C3 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).