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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOT pass rate and common problems

57.9% of Citroen Grand C4 Picassos passed the 2024 MOT (based on 4,573 first tests): 48.0% at the first attempt and 9.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 33% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 133.2 (95% CI 129.4–136.9; 100 = normal).

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate57.9%incl. 9.9% fixed at the test centre20244573
Passed at the first attempt48.0%all first tests20244573
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 129.4–136.9)133.2index100 = normal for its age · rank 709 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20244573
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment51.1per 10021.7 same-age2019–202439729
Dangerous defects19.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202439729
Advisory items154.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202439729
strip · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · MOT Risk Index · 133.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 709 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 697 and 718 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank709of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20244573
Best rank within its 95% interval697rankother models held where they are20244573
Worst rank within its 95% interval718rankother models held where they are20244573

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 138.3 to 133.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOT, and how often?

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 51.1 per 100 tests, against 21.7 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 39,729).

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 51.1 vs 21.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment51.1per 10021.72019–202420298
Suspension19per 10020.22019–20247538
Brakes18.8per 10013.72019–20247478
Body, chassis, structure14.2per 1006.32019–20245661
Tyres13.1per 10010.12019–20245218
Visibility12.3per 1008.62019–20244877

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 39,729 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is brakes at age 7: 8.4 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 1,179).

bullet · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Tyres, age 7 · 9.8 vs 6.0 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 7: 9.8 vs 6.0. Brakes, age 7: 8.4 vs 4.5. Suspension, age 7: 5.9 vs 5.7. Tyres, age 8: 9.0 vs 6.3. Brakes, age 8: 8.7 vs 5.4. Suspension, age 8: 9.2 vs 7.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 79.8per 1006.02019–20241179
Brakes, age 78.4per 1004.52019–20241179
Suspension, age 75.9per 1005.72019–20241179
Tyres, age 89.0per 1006.32019–20242689
Brakes, age 88.7per 1005.42019–20242689
Suspension, age 89.2per 1007.82019–20242689

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Citroen Grand C4 Picasso's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 33.8% of the time.

funnel · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 33.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 33.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment33.8% next failmedian model2019–20241351
Suspension21.7% next failmedian model2019–20244878
Body, chassis, structure18.7% next failmedian model2019–2024643
Brakes16.2% next failmedian model2019–20247434
Tyres11.4% next failmedian model2019–20249290
Noise, emissions and leaks10.1% next failmedian model2019–20243012
Identification of the vehicle4.4% next failmedian model2019–2024595
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20243211

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Citroen Grand C4 Picasso got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOTs flag tyres most: 49.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 39,729).

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Tyres · 49.6 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres49.6per 10039.72019–202419703
Brakes39.2per 10034.72019–202415589
Suspension26.6per 10026.22019–202410585
Non-component advisories12.9per 1007.82019–20245117
Noise, emissions and leaks11.4per 1005.22019–20244535
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment6per 1002.82019–20242376

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 39,729 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

For Citroen Grand C4 Picassos aged 9 to 11 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 32.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 8,732).

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 130 cars) · 13.9 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 130 cars)13.9% next fail2019–2024130
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 130 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024130
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 130 cars)6.9% next fail2019–2024130
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 130 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024130
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 96 cars)10.4% next fail2019–202496
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 96 cars)9.4% next fail2019–202496
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 96 cars)8.3% next fail2019–202496
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 96 cars)6.3% next fail2019–202496
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 93 cars)20.4% next fail2019–202493
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 93 cars)9.7% next fail2019–202493
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 93 cars)8.6% next fail2019–202493
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 93 cars)8.6% next fail2019–202493
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 93 cars)8.6% next fail2019–202493
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass17.8% next fail2019–20241938
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass10.3% next fail2019–20241938
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8% next fail2019–20241938
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.0% next fail2019–20241938
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–20241938
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20241938
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20241938
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20241938
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241938
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241938
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241938
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory23.2% next fail2019–20241581
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory11.0% next fail2019–20241581
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–20241581
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.6% next fail2019–20241581
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–20241581
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–20241581
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20241581
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20241581
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20241581
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241581
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail27.3% next fail2019–20242590
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail13.8% next fail2019–20242590
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–20242590
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–20242590
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–20242590
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–20242590
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–20242590
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–20242590
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20242590
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242590
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242590
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass20.1% next fail2019–20244578
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.4% next fail2019–20244578
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–20244578
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–20244578
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20244578
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20244578
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20244578
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20244578
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20244578
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20244578
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244578
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory27.8% next fail2019–20244464
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.4% next fail2019–20244464
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.7% next fail2019–20244464
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.4% next fail2019–20244464
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–20244464
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–20244464
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5% next fail2019–20244464
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20244464
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20244464
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20244464
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20244464
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail32.5% next fail2019–20248732
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.1% next fail2019–20248732
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–20248732
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail13.7% next fail2019–20248732
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.4% next fail2019–20248732
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20248732
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20248732
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–20248732
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20248732
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20248732
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20248732
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass25.2% next fail2019–20241581
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.7% next fail2019–20241581
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass13.0% next fail2019–20241581
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.2% next fail2019–20241581
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–20241581
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20241581
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–20241581
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20241581
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20241581
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20241581
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory30.6% next fail2019–20241953
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.1% next fail2019–20241953
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory16.9% next fail2019–20241953
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.4% next fail2019–20241953
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20241953
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20241953
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20241953
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20241953
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20241953
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241953
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241953
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail36.0% next fail2019–20243742
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail19.6% next fail2019–20243742
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail17.3% next fail2019–20243742
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.9% next fail2019–20243742
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.0% next fail2019–20243742
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–20243742
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20243742
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20243742
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–20243742
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20243742
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20243742
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)33.3% next fail2019–202481
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)18.5% next fail2019–202481
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)16.1% next fail2019–202481
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)13.6% next fail2019–202481
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)12.3% next fail2019–202481
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)9.9% next fail2019–202481
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)7.4% next fail2019–202481
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 81 cars)6.2% next fail2019–202481

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 19.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 99.8 major and 22.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Dangerous defects · 19.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 19.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects19.5per 10011.22019–202439729

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 39,729 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Citroen Grand C4 Picasso still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso go from 35.3% at age 9 (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 21.5–52.1%) to 47.5% at age 17 (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 32.9–62.5%), against 43.1% for all cars aged 17 (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 32.9–62.5%) (2024, n = 4,573).

line · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Age 9 (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 21.5–52.1%) · 35.3 vs 26.5 · 2024
Age 9 (rough estim: 35.3. Age 17 (rough esti: 47.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 9 (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 21.5–52.1%)35.3% failed first time26.5202434
Age 10 (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 33.6–52.4%)42.7% failed first time30.12024103
Age 11 (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 35.2–64.8%)50% failed first time33.2202440
Age 1251.3% failed first time35.72024766
Age 1346.6% failed first time38.220241055
Age 1456.5% failed first time40.420241187
Age 1554.8% failed first time41.620241084
Age 16 (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 46.0–58.7%)52.4% failed first time43.12024231
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 32.9–62.5%)47.5% failed first time43.1202440

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Citroen Grand C4 Picassos fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 9, where they fail more often: 47.2% against 32.0% (2024, n = 4,752).

line · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Age 5 · 25.1 vs 17.4 · 2024
Age 5: 25.1. Age 16: 52.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 525.1% fail17.42024163
Age 633.3% fail20.82024201
Age 739.4% fail24.320241179
Age 842.5% fail28.120242689
Age 947.2% fail32.020244752
Age 1050.0% fail35.620247066
Age 1148.9% fail38.620247059
Age 1252.0% fail41.220246577
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1350.8% fail43.320244953
Age 1454.8% fail45.020243188
Age 1554.0% fail46.320241480
Age 1652.2% fail47.32024291

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Citroen Grand C4 Picasso years should I avoid?

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso build years range from index 79.6 to 114.5 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 4,573).

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 540 tests, 95% interval 78.9–100.6) · 89.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 540 tests, 95% interval 78.9–100.6)89.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024540
Build year 2008 (rough estimate: 2,525 tests, 95% interval 95.0–105.8)100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242525
Build year 2009100.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411301
Build year 2010102.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410447
Build year 2011 (better for its age)93.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248103
Build year 201297.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245261
Build year 2013 (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 93.7–135.3)114.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024226
Build year 2014 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 422 tests, 95% interval 66.8–92.4)79.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024422

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOT: about £146 (up to about £277 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 4,573).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Expected repair bill · 145.7 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill145.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue4573
Estimated range lower145.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue4573
Estimated range upper276.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue4573
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)71.5GBP expected contribution140price catalogue4573
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)34.2GBP expected contribution180price catalogue4573
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)28.2GBP expected contribution150price catalogue4573
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)11.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue4573

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso and 5 as often or more. The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso has an MOT Risk Index of 133.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 4,573).

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso (this model) · 133.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso (this model)133.2index100 = normal20244573
Citroen C3 Picasso131.3index133.220246392
Citroen DS4136.2index133.2202410193
Chevrolet Aveo132index133.220248732
Citroen C4 Picasso118.7index133.220246779
Peugeot Rifter137.5index133.220248266
Fiat Fiorino138.1index133.220248424
DS DS4145.6index133.220244489
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dacia Logan136.3index133.2202415647

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso normally do?

At age 14, the median Citroen Grand C4 Picasso had covered 107,139 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 88,126 to 126,122 miles (2024, n = 1,187).

line · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Age 10 median (rough estimate) · 85910 vs baseline · 2024
Age 10 median (rou: 85910. Age 17 median (rou: 106901. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10 median (rough estimate)85910miles2024103
Age 10 P25 (rough estimate)70837miles2024103
Age 10 P75 (rough estimate)100211miles2024103
Age 11 median (rough estimate)99200miles202440
Age 12 median99896miles2024766
Age 12 P2580513miles2024766
Age 12 P75118072miles2024766
Age 13 median101029miles20241055
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 13 P2582319miles20241055
Age 13 P75122298miles20241055
Age 14 median107139miles20241187
Age 14 P2588126miles20241187
Age 14 P75126122miles20241187
Age 15 median106779miles20241084
Age 15 P2588352miles20241084
Age 15 P75125257miles20241084
Age 16 median (rough estimate)101768miles2024231
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)85860miles2024231
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)124042miles2024231
Age 17 median (rough estimate)106901miles202440

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 38.4% of Citroen Grand C4 Picassos with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 54.1% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 704). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 33.4–43.7%) · 38.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 33.4–43.7%)38.4% failed first time2024336
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles49.3% failed first time20241110
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles56.6% failed first time20241304
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 368 tests, 95% interval 49–59.1%)54.1% failed first time2024368
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 41.9–59.7%)50.8% failed first time2024118
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 46.1–55.5%)50.8% failed first time2024435
Age 15+, 100-140k miles55.8% failed first time2024607
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 52–66%)59.1% failed first time2024186

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso last?

38.3% of Citroen Grand C4 Picassos tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 4.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 15,180).

line · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · 100,000 miles · 38.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 38.3. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles38.3% of tested cars202415180
150,000 miles4.7% of tested cars20241876
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 0.6–0.7%)0.6% of tested cars2024251

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso index is 130.8, against 137.8 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 4,573).

slope · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Age and mileage adjusted index · 130.8 vs 137.8 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 137.8 vs 130.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index130.8index137.82019–20244573

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fuel fails its MOT less?

All Citroen Grand C4 Picassos tested were diesel: 52.1% failed first time (2024, n = 4,272).

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Diesel · 52.1 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel52.1% fail first timeother fuels20244272

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Citroen Grand C4 Picasso engine is best?

No Citroen Grand C4 Picasso engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 4,573).

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,212 tests, 95% interval 90.8–102.2) · 96.5 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,212 tests, 95% interval 90.8–102.2)96.5index vs model norm100 = model average20241212
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre100index vs model norm100 = model average202435419
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 2,969 tests, 95% interval 98.7–105.8)102.2index vs model norm100 = model average20242969

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fail its MOT most?

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 70.8% against 49.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 154).

First-time failure rates for the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso range from 43.2% to 55.6% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 63.2–77.4%) · 70.8 vs 52 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 44%. 55%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 63.2–77.4%)70.8% fail first time522024154
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 55.1–72.2%)64.1% fail first time522024117
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 52.9–67.1%)60.2% fail first time522024181
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 30.6–45.6%)37.8% fail first time522024156
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 32.7–45.2%)38.8% fail first time522024227
London E (E) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 32.6–45.4%)38.8% fail first time522024219
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 53.0–64.7%)59.0% fail first time522024268
York (YO) (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 53.6–63.1%)58.4% fail first time522024404
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MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 50.9–65.3%)58.3% fail first time522024175
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 49.6–66.5%)58.3% fail first time522024127
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 301 tests, 95% interval 52.2–63.3%)57.8% fail first time522024301
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 49.5–64.0%)56.9% fail first time522024174
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 50.4–62.9%)56.7% fail first time522024238
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 48.0–65.0%)56.7% fail first time522024127
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 48.8–63.1%)56.0% fail first time522024182
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 50.4–61.4%)56.0% fail first time522024309
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 362 tests, 95% interval 50.6–60.8%)55.8% fail first time522024362
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 237 tests, 95% interval 49.3–61.9%)55.7% fail first time522024237
Brighton (BN)55.6% fail first time522024565
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 338 tests, 95% interval 50.0–60.5%)55.3% fail first time522024338
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 49.8–60.6%)55.3% fail first time522024322
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 46.1–63.8%)55.1% fail first time522024118
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 48.3–61.0%)54.7% fail first time522024234
Bristol (BS)54.7% fail first time522024640
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 49.3–59.9%)54.6% fail first time522024335
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 45.7–63.3%)54.6% fail first time522024119
Exeter (EX)54.3% fail first time522024510
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 475 tests, 95% interval 49.6–58.5%)54.1% fail first time522024475
Hull (HU)53.9% fail first time522024508
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 45.7–60.9%)53.4% fail first time522024163
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 48.4–57.4%)52.9% fail first time522024478
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 46.6–58.9%)52.8% fail first time522024250
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 44.2–61.0%)52.7% fail first time522024131
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 46.2–59.0%)52.6% fail first time522024230
Plymouth (PL)52.6% fail first time522024500
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 47.7–57.4%)52.6% fail first time522024405
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 429 tests, 95% interval 47.7–57.1%)52.5% fail first time522024429
Portsmouth (PO)52.3% fail first time522024667
Doncaster (DN)52.2% fail first time522024774
Newcastle (NE)52.0% fail first time522024754
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 46.1–57.7%)52.0% fail first time522024281
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 42.8–60.4%)51.7% fail first time522024120
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 46.3–56.3%)51.3% fail first time522024376
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 46.3–56.2%)51.3% fail first time522024390
Derby (DE)51.3% fail first time522024630
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 44.3–58.2%)51.3% fail first time522024197
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 46.1–56.0%)51.0% fail first time522024384
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 412 tests, 95% interval 46.2–55.8%)51.0% fail first time522024412
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 43.5–58.2%)50.9% fail first time522024175
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 46.1–55.6%)50.8% fail first time522024423
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 44.6–57.0%)50.8% fail first time522024244
Cardiff (CF)50.8% fail first time522024689
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 45.8–55.7%)50.8% fail first time522024384
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 44.4–56.3%)50.4% fail first time522024268
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 44.5–55.8%)50.2% fail first time522024295
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 43.1–56.9%)50% fail first time522024196
Nottingham (NG)49.9% fail first time5220241028
Norwich (NR)49.7% fail first time522024909
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 44.2–54.6%)49.4% fail first time522024350
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 43.8–54.9%)49.3% fail first time522024304
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 42.0–56.4%)49.2% fail first time522024181
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 40.3–58.1%)49.1% fail first time522024118
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 44.1–54.1%)49.1% fail first time522024381
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 44.0–53.5%)48.7% fail first time522024423
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 43.7–53.7%)48.7% fail first time522024384
Peterborough (PE)48.6% fail first time5220241056
Liverpool (L)48.4% fail first time522024529
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 481 tests, 95% interval 43.8–52.7%)48.2% fail first time522024481
Medway (ME)48.0% fail first time522024523
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 41.8–54.2%)48.0% fail first time522024244
Ipswich (IP)47.6% fail first time522024550
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 398 tests, 95% interval 42.6–52.4%)47.5% fail first time522024398
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 41.5–53.4%)47.4% fail first time522024270
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 40.6–54.1%)47.3% fail first time522024205
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 42.6–52.0%)47.3% fail first time522024427
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 38.3–56.0%)47.1% fail first time522024119
Swansea (SA)46.8% fail first time522024511
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 38.1–55.5%)46.7% fail first time522024122
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 41.9–51.3%)46.6% fail first time522024427
Sheffield (S)46.5% fail first time5220241163
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 40.0–51.4%)45.6% fail first time522024287
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 39.9–50.8%)45.3% fail first time522024320
Tonbridge (TN)45.2% fail first time522024546
Coventry (CV)45.2% fail first time522024818
London N (N) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 38.6–51.8%)45.1% fail first time522024215
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 297 tests, 95% interval 39.2–50.5%)44.8% fail first time522024297
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 416 tests, 95% interval 40.0–49.5%)44.7% fail first time522024416
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 39.0–50.0%)44.4% fail first time522024306
Manchester (M)44.4% fail first time522024750
Birmingham (B)44.0% fail first time5220241572
Leicester (LE)43.2% fail first time522024747
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 37.5–48.7%)43% fail first time522024300
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 36.9–48.3%)42.5% fail first time522024285
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 36.5–47.2%)41.8% fail first time522024323
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 415 tests, 95% interval 36.8–46.2%)41.5% fail first time522024415
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 34.9–48.1%)41.4% fail first time522024208
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 35.0–45.9%)40.3% fail first time522024305
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 31.7–49.2%)40.2% fail first time522024117
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 34.7–45.5%)40% fail first time522024315
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 33.4–46.8%)39.9% fail first time522024203
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 34.5–45.3%)39.7% fail first time522024312
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 33.5–45.0%)39.1% fail first time522024271

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.2 times the national rate: 0.89% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 4,555).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.2 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.2ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers4555

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 6.8% of Citroen Grand C4 Picassos tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Likely compliant · 6.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant6.8% estimate20244573

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Of failed Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOTs, 41.4% were retested the same day and a further 55.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 13,797).

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Same-day retest · 41.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest41.4%failed initial tests2019–202413797
Retest within 10 days55.4%failed initial tests2019–202413797
Clean MOT streak21.6%observed chains2019–20247112
Repeat advisory41.0%observed chains2019–20247112
Decreasing odometer0.9% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20247754

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Citroen Grand C4 Picassos aged 7 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 38.1% of tests, against 52.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 2,633).

bullet · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Low-use first-time failure · 38.1 vs 52.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 38.1 vs 52.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure38.1%52.32019–20242633
Low-use gap-14.1percentage points8–12k miles2019–20242633

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso likely to last?

Citroen Grand C4 Picassos tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 6.5 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 16) · 11.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 16)11.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 16)8.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 16)6.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 16)4.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 16)1.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Citroen Grand C4 Picassos are still on the road?

In 2024, at least as many Citroen Grand C4 Picassos were tested at age 15 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 1,480).

line · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Age 4 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 23.6–47.3%) · 41.2 vs baseline · 2024
Age 4 (rough estim: 41.2. Age 16 (at least a: 100. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 23.6–47.3%)41.2% of age 4–6 baseline202458
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 19.1–32.3%)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024163
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024201
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241179
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242689
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244752
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247066
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247059
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246577
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244953
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243188
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241480
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024291

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fails, does it fail again?

49.2% of Citroen Grand C4 Picassos that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 43.6% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 4,285). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 45.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso · Repeat after fail · 49.2 vs 43.6 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 49.2 vs 43.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail49.2%43.62019–20244285

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Citroen Grand C4 Picasso faults come together?

On Citroen Grand C4 Picassos, identification of the vehicle and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 4.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 35).

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.9)4.2liftexpected joint rate202435
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.9)3.8liftexpected joint rate202453
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024108
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.0)3.0liftexpected joint rate202448
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024166
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.1)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024460
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.9)2.9liftexpected joint rate202442
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.5)2.8liftexpected joint rate202470
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.2)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024101
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.3)2.6liftexpected joint rate202473
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202450
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.5)2.5liftexpected joint rate202441
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024180
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.5liftexpected joint rate2024667
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024168
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024144
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 341 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024341
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202469
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.1)2.4liftexpected joint rate202454
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024310
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202483
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.3)2.4liftexpected joint rate202435
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024122
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.3liftexpected joint rate2024622
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024299
Brakes + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate20241423
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.2liftexpected joint rate20241460
Brakes + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024889
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024523
Tyres + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024790
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1liftexpected joint rate20242677
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024223
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate20242114
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.1liftexpected joint rate20241110
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20241365
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20242282
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.5)2.0liftexpected joint rate202493
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2liftexpected joint rate20243076
Brakes + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate2024910
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.0liftexpected joint rate2024629
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate2024654
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 422 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024422
Suspension + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate2024976
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024222
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.9liftexpected joint rate20242397
Suspension + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241075
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024839
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 1.1–2.6)1.8liftexpected joint rate202422
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.7liftexpected joint rate2024707
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.0)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024113
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Citroen Grand C4 Picassos tested at age 10, about 43 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10 (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 33.6–52.4%)42.7% fail first time2024103
Age 12 (rough estimate: 766 tests, 95% interval 47.8–54.8%)51.3% fail first time2024766
Age 13 (rough estimate: 1,055 tests, 95% interval 43.6–49.6%)46.6% fail first time20241055
Age 14 (rough estimate: 1,187 tests, 95% interval 53.7–59.3%)56.5% fail first time20241187
Age 15 (rough estimate: 1,084 tests, 95% interval 51.8–57.7%)54.8% fail first time20241084
Age 16 (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 46.0–58.7%)52.4% fail first time2024231

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOT matter?

Citroen Grand C4 Picassos fail first time most in August (50.7%, against 29.2% for all cars that month) and least in July (48.0%) (2024, n = 4,573).

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January: 50.0. December: 48.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January50.0% fail first time31.120244368
February49.3% fail first time30.020243533
March48.6% fail first time28.320243752
April50.3% fail first time29.820242155
May50.5% fail first time28.820242375
June49.1% fail first time28.120242868
July48.0% fail first time29.320243600
August50.7% fail first time29.220243313
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September48.3% fail first time28.220243440
October49.9% fail first time30.320243986
November50.1% fail first time30.620243718
December48.2% fail first time29.320242621

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Has the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso had safety recalls?

not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 4,573 initial Citroen Grand C4 Picasso tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 4,573 initial Citroen Grand C4 Picasso tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 4,573 initial Citroen Grand C4 Picasso tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 4,573 initial Citroen Grand C4 Picasso tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 4,573 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/citroen-grand/

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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOT: quick answers

What is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso first-time MOT pass rate?

48.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (4,573 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 4,573 primary tests: 52% failed first time and 57.9% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 133.2 is shown separately.