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YA11 BLV

2013 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests42 (33 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,734 mi
Last recorded169,734 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 BLV
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

33 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 169,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 162,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,298 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 139,368 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,869 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 106,862 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 120,059 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 111,928 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,194 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,968 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,109 miles

Central Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 98,109 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 89,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 89,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 75,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake readings just above limits

Fail 28 Jul 2021 97,375 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,432 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,222 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,786 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 89,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 167,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 164,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 126,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some engine + suspension+sills+ body components

Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre been run flat

Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre been run flat

Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside seat second row ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 57,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside seat second row ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2015 36,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YA11 BLV is a 2013 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 68,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA11 BLV, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA11 BLV is a 2013 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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