2017 Citroën C4 Picasso · 9,965 MOT tests
2017 Citroën C4 Picasso reliability
2017 Citroën C4 Picassos fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 C4 Picasso years (9,965 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Picassos: 23.9%)
- 20.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Picassos: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 42,453
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,965
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.2% of tests fail here (169% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 22% 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 Picasso
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Tyres5.4%
- Suspension5.1%
- Brakes4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
- Steering0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.25%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.18%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.51%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.45%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.28%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.84%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.85%)
Other years
Every Citroën C4 Picasso year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Citroën C4 Picasso reliable?
2017 Citroën C4 Picassos fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 C4 Picasso years (9,965 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C4 Picasso MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (2.25% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Citroën C4 Picasso have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Citroën C4 Picasso shows 42,453 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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