Citroen C4 Picasso years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

5,829 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2016–2018 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

All 3 Citroen C4 Picasso years have MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use year2016–2018
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

73.0%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 71.8% to 74.1%.

Citroen C4 Picasso, all years73.0%
Same-age average, all vehicles77.8%

In 2025, 73.0% of the 5,829 initial MOT tests on Citroen C4 Picasso cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 77.8%. That is 4.8 points below the same-age average.

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Citroen C4 Picasso MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2018age 7	1,15949,700	76.7%±2.6	−4.2 ptsall: 80.9%
2017age 8	2,99956,500	73.3%±1.7	−4.9 ptsall: 78.2%
2016age 9	1,67161,900	69.8%±2.3	−5.1 ptsall: 74.9%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Does mileage matter?

Citroen C4 Picasso first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

75.3% of Citroen C4 Picasso tests at 30,000 to 59,999 miles passed first time, against 68.5% at 60,000 to 89,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 80.4% and 75.1%.

Miles at the test	Tests	Passed first time	Against all vehicles, same age and mileage
30,000–59,999	2,723	75.3%±1.7	−5.1 ptsall: 80.4%
60,000–89,999	1,934	68.5%±2.2	−6.6 ptsall: 75.1%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, C4 Picasso tests were below average in every band shown.

Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Citroen C4 Picasso tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.

Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: under 30,000, 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. 1 test (under 0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and is left out. How we count

Common C4 Picasso problems at the MOT

Share of the 1,575 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics33.5%
Tyres22.2%
Brakes18.3%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a C4 Picasso

Based on the areas where Citroen C4 Picasso MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 33.5% of failed C4 Picasso tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Tyres
In 22.2% of failed C4 Picasso tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Brakes
In 18.3% of failed C4 Picasso tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Citroen C4 Picasso questions

Which Citroen C4 Picasso years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2016–2018. None is clearly above average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Citroen C4 Picasso reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 73.0% of initial MOT tests on Citroen C4 Picasso cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 77.8%. That is 4.8 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Citroen C4 Picasso problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 33.5% of failed tests), tyres (in 22.2% of failed tests) and brakes (in 18.3% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 7-year-old Citroen C4 Picasso?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Citroen C4 Picasso cars first used in 2018, about 7 years old, had a median of 49,700 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific C4 Picasso's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Citroen C4 Picasso

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Citroen models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 18 Citroen models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Citroen C4 Picasso cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count