2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Citroen C4 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

143 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 143 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%
  5. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.7%
  2. Lights & electrics21.7%
  3. Brakes18.9%
  4. Tyres10.5%
  5. Steering6.3%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt9.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.1%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover 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 C4 Picasso?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2013 Citroen C4 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 143 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Citroen C4 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Citroen C4 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).