Citroen C4 grand picasso
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 25,457 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
25,457
Best Year
2019 (85%)
Years Covered
12
About the Citroen C4 grand picasso
The Citroen C4 grand picasso has been tested 25,457 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (2008 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 129 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 52%. With a 33 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer CITROEN C4 GRAND PICASSOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2019 detailsHow reliable is the Citroen C4 grand picasso?
Citroen C4 grand picasso by Year
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