2017 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso · 22,366 MOT tests
2017 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso reliability
2017 Citroën C4 Grand Picassos fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 C4 Grand Picasso years (22,366 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Grand Picassos: 28.6%)
- 28.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Grand Picassos: 28.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 53% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 50,945
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,366
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.1% of tests fail here (330% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Tyres7.9%
- Suspension6.6%
- Brakes6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Steering1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.17%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.87%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.79%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.58%
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 2.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.97%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.98%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (6.89%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.58%)
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 2017 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso reliable?
2017 Citroën C4 Grand Picassos fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 C4 Grand Picasso years (22,366 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.17% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (2.87% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso shows 50,945 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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