2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Citroen C3 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

1,991 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.7%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,991 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    45 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.2%
  2. Body & chassis8.8%
  3. Tyres8.2%
  4. Brakes5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Suspension2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  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 weakened19.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure8.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%

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 2016 Citroen C3 Picasso?

In 2024, 68.3% of 2016 Citroen C3 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,991 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Citroen C3 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Citroen C3 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).