Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 8,469 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
8,469
Highest Pass Rate
2014 (75%)
Years Covered
9
About the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso was MOT tested 8,469 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (2007 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 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 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 179 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 64%. The 11 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 Grand C4 Picassos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 113,294 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 92,424 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the Grand C4 Picasso is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso by Year
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Questions about the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
Is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso reliable?
Across its 9 model years in our data (2007 to 2015), the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 8,469 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Citroen Grand C4 Picasso has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 64%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Citroen Grand C4 Picassos more reliable?
Newer Citroen Grand C4 Picassos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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