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AU61 FAO

2011 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,243 mi
Last recorded124,243 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso68,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 124,243 miles

Nearside front top mount slightly rough on rotation.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 124,242 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front top mount slightly rough on rotation.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 114,606 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 114,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Very rear seats folded and covered up at time of test.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 105,975 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Very rear seats folded and covered up at time of test.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,940 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,203 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Aug 2021 85,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,898 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,002 miles

Too clean for emissions test.

Very rear seats folded up.

Fail 9 Aug 2019 71,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Too clean for emissions test.

Very rear seats folded up.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 66,275 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,810 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,390 miles

3rd row seats folded away. Unable to carry out full checks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted to 2nd row o/s seat

front wipers starting to smear

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Based on 139,377 MOT tests across 9,755 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,582
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
9,755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,114
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,443
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,743
Stop lamp not working 2,384
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,251
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AU61 FAO is a 2011 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 68,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU61 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU61 FAO is a 2011 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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