2016 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso · 10,795 MOT tests
2016 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso reliability
2016 Citroën C4 Grand Picassos fail 31.2% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 C4 Grand Picasso years (10,795 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Grand Picassos: 28.6%)
- 31.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Grand Picassos: 28.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 57,575
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,795
- 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: 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.9% of tests fail here (279% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 27% 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 C4 Grand Picasso
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.9%
- Tyres8.6%
- Suspension7.8%
- Brakes6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Steering2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.19%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.37%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.21%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.62%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.45%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.47%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (6.24%)
Other years
Every Citroën C4 Grand Picasso year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso reliable?
2016 Citroën C4 Grand Picassos fail 31.2% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 C4 Grand Picasso years (10,795 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.19% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.37% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (3.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso shows 57,575 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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