2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Citroen C4 Picasso MOT pass rate and common faults

2,955 MOT tests in 2024. 77.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time77.1%
Failed or needed repairs22.9%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,955 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    84 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    88 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    49 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.9%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.6%
  2. Suspension7.2%
  3. Tyres6.5%
  4. Brakes5.1%
  5. Body & chassis3.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Steering1.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.1%

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 joints: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2017 Citroen C4 Picasso?

In 2024, 77.1% of 2017 Citroen C4 Picasso cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,955 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Citroen C4 Picasso?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Citroen C4 Picasso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).