2011 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso · 3,773 MOT tests
2011 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso reliability
2011 Citroën Grand C4 Picassos fail 45.9% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Grand C4 Picasso years (3,773 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Grand C4 Picassos: 50.5%)
- 45.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Grand C4 Picassos: 50.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 97,671
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,773
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.1% of tests fail here (106% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.7%
- Suspension17.2%
- Brakes11.4%
- Tyres9.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Steering6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 8.24%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.83%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.64%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.43%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.99%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (5.7%)
Other years
Every Citroën Grand C4 Picasso year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso reliable?
2011 Citroën Grand C4 Picassos fail 45.9% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Grand C4 Picasso years (3,773 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (8.24% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.86% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso shows 97,671 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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