2016 Citroën C3 Picasso · 6,652 MOT tests
2016 Citroën C3 Picasso reliability
2016 Citroën C3 Picassos fail 27.9% of first MOT tests, 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 C3 Picasso years (6,652 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Picassos: 27.8%)
- 27.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Picassos: 27.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 59% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 38,634
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,652
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 6.4% of tests fail here (555% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C3 Picasso
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.2%
- Tyres7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Brakes3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Suspension1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.51%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 4.21%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.33%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.29%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.8%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.68%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (16.39%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.71%) · Exhaust mounting defective (7.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.55%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.36%)
Other years
Every Citroën C3 Picasso year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Citroën C3 Picasso reliable?
2016 Citroën C3 Picassos fail 27.9% of first MOT tests, 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 C3 Picasso years (6,652 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C3 Picasso MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (4.51% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.21% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Citroën C3 Picasso have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Citroën C3 Picasso shows 38,634 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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