2012 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso · 2,572 MOT tests
2012 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso reliability
2012 Citroën Grand C4 Picassos fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Grand C4 Picasso years (2,572 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Grand C4 Picassos: 50.5%)
- 47.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Grand C4 Picassos: 50.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 93,183
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,572
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8% of tests fail here (100% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.2%
- Suspension16.3%
- Brakes11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Tyres8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8%
- Steering5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 8.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.37%
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 4.94%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Direction indicator wrong colour 3.89%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.81%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.48%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.26%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (5.21%)
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 2012 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso reliable?
2012 Citroën Grand C4 Picassos fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Grand C4 Picasso years (2,572 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (8.4% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.37% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso shows 93,183 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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