2016 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6L Diesel · CU16 OLP
2016 Citroen C4 Picasso (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 79,009 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C4 PICASSO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU16 OLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 79,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU16 OLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Citroen C4 Picasso (CU16 OLP) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush split with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CU16 OLP Mileage History
- 25/05/202254,404 mi
- 23/05/202361,297 mi+6,893 mi
- 11/06/202469,220 mi+7,923 mi
- 14/06/202469,259 mi+39 mi
- 23/10/202579,009 mi+9,750 mi
Average of roughly 7,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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