2010 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MOT pass rate: 57.6% (3,388 tests)
Is the 2010 Grand C4 Picasso getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59.3% -8.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 55.8% -11.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 57.2% -9.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 Grand C4 Picasso
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,636 | 32.2% |
| 2 | Suspension | 864 | 17.0% |
| 3 | Brakes | 694 | 13.7% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 561 | 11.1% |
| 5 | Tyres | 499 | 9.8% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 290 | 5.7% |
All Grand C4 Picasso years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3,185 | 56.4% | -10.1 pts | 105,911 |
| 2010 (this page) | 3,388 | 57.6% | -9.8 pts | 105,621 |
| 2011 | 2,951 | 59.9% | -9.3 pts | 100,516 |
| 2012 | 2,103 | 60.8% | -10.5 pts | 98,648 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 57.6% of their MOT tests (3,388 tests, 2023–2025), -9.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 105,621 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Grand C4 Picasso?
The median tested example shows 105,621 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.