Citroen C4 Grand Picasso

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 25,457 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

25,457

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (85%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso

The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso was MOT tested 25,457 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2008 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 129 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 17 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Citroen C4 Grand Picassos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 107,860 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 45,047 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the C4 Grand Picasso is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1200cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,780

Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average-5% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread17 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	85%	129	45,047 mi
2018	83%	5,459	57,166 mi
2017	79%	12,403	64,904 mi
2016	78%	6,173	71,008 mi
2015	77%	525	91,133 mi
2014	68%	409	86,538 mi
2013	74%	126	99,083 mi
2012	70%	64	96,539 mi
2011	80%	54	96,068 mi
2010	73%	37	111,026 mi
2009	64%	47	117,353 mi
2008	52%	31	107,860 mi

Questions about the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso

Is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (2008 to 2019), the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 25,457 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.

Which year Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 68%, a 17 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.