Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2013: MOT failure rate for its age
51.3% of 226 MOT tests of the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso first registered in 2013 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 114.5 (95% CI 93.7–135.3; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2013 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 51.3 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 226 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 93.7–135.3) | 114.5 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 226 |
| Rank among this model's 8 build years | 8 | of 8 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 226 |
| Tested in 2024 | 40 | tests | median 99,199 miles | 2024 | 40 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2013 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fail at each age?
Cars built in 2013 were tested at ages 6 to 11 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 48 (rough estimate) | 35.4 | 23.4–49.6 | not available | not available |
| 7 | 52 (rough estimate) | 51.9 | 38.7–64.9 | 41.1 | 126.2 |
| 8 | 48 (rough estimate) | 47.9 | 34.5–61.7 | 42.6 | 112.5 |
| 9 | 45 (rough estimate) | 53.3 | 39.1–67.1 | 45.9 | 116.3 |
| 10 | 41 (rough estimate) | 53.7 | 38.7–67.9 | 48.6 | 110.3 |
| 11 | 40 (rough estimate) | 50 | 35.2–64.8 | 47.3 | 105.8 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 274 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2013 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2013 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 49.6 items per 100 first tests, against 51.1 across all build years of the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2013 were tested at ages 6 to 11.
| Failure group | Built 2013, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.6 | 51.1 | 136 |
| Brakes | 21.2 | 18.8 | 58 |
| Tyres | 13.5 | 13.1 | 37 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 274 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2013 compare with the years around it?
Among the 8 published build years of the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, 2013 ranks 8 (1 = fails least for its age). 2012: index 97.4. 2014: index 79.6.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 89.7 | 78.9–100.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 540 |
| 2008 | 100.4 | 95.0–105.8 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,525 |
| 2009 | 100.9 | 98.3–103.4 | no different | 11,301 |
| 2010 | 102.6 | 99.9–105.3 | no different | 10,447 |
| 2011 | 93.8 | 90.8–96.8 | better | 8,103 |
| 2012 | 97.4 | 93.5–101.3 | no different | 5,261 |
| 2013 | 114.5 | 93.7–135.3 | no different (rough estimate) | 226 |
| 2014 | 79.6 | 66.8–92.4 | better (rough estimate) | 422 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,825 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2013 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/citroen-grand/2013/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2007 · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2008 · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2009 · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2010 · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2011 · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2012 · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2014 · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso by postcode area · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso body, chassis and structure failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso brakes failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso vehicle identification failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso noise, emissions and leaks failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso road wheels failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso seat belts and airbags failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso steering failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso suspension failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso tyres failures · Citroen Grand C4 Picasso visibility failures