Citroen C4 Picasso

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 11,647 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

11,647

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (86%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen C4 Picasso

The Citroen C4 Picasso was MOT tested 11,647 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (2007 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 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 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 86% from 1,848 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 71%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Citroen C4 Picassos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 110,326 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 49,376 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1499cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£1,974

Per month£165/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 Picasso?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average-3% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Citroen C4 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	78%	49	49,376 mi
2018	86%	1,848	45,217 mi
2017	85%	5,064	52,812 mi
2016	80%	2,835	57,802 mi
2015	81%	507	74,830 mi
2014	77%	545	79,023 mi
2013	71%	271	75,165 mi
2012	72%	139	96,043 mi
2011	71%	94	92,751 mi
2010	71%	95	96,414 mi
2009	76%	70	120,986 mi
2008	70%	74	98,079 mi
2007	71%	56	110,326 mi

Questions about the Citroen C4 Picasso

Is the Citroen C4 Picasso reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (2007 to 2019), the Citroen C4 Picasso averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 11,647 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 86%.

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

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Citroen C4 Picasso has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 71%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.