2018 Citroën C4 Picasso · 3,825 MOT tests
2018 Citroën C4 Picasso reliability
2018 Citroën C4 Picassos fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 C4 Picasso years (3,825 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Picassos: 23.9%)
- 17.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C4 Picassos: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,244
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,825
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C4 Picasso
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Lights and electrics6%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Suspension2%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.75%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.65%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.15%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.07%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.81%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.34%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (2.51%)
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 2018 Citroën C4 Picasso reliable?
2018 Citroën C4 Picassos fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 C4 Picasso years (3,825 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C4 Picasso MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.01% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.75% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Citroën C4 Picasso have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Citroën C4 Picasso shows 35,244 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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