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Common Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Citroen C4 Grand Picasso MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 25,457 real MOT tests across 9 model years.

Segment: small family car | Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

79%

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso pass rate

79%

Citroen average

82%

National average

The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has an average MOT pass rate of 79%, which is equal to the Citroen average and 3 points below the national average. Newer CITROEN C4 GRAND PICASSOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.

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Most Common Citroen C4 Grand Picasso MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2011
80%
2012
70%
2013
74%
2014
68%
Worst year
2015
77%
2016
78%
2017
79%
2018
83%
2019
85%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2019Petrol1.2L85%15%
2018Diesel1.6L83%17%
2017Diesel1.6L79%21%
2016Diesel1.6L78%21%
2015Diesel1.6L77%22%
2014Diesel1.6L68%30%
2013Diesel1.6L74%26%
2012Diesel1.6L70%28%
2011Diesel1.6L80%20%

Most Reliable Year

2019

85% pass rate from 129 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2014

68% pass rate from 409 tests

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Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Running Costs

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Citroen C4 Grand Picasso FAQ

What are the most common Citroen C4 Grand Picasso problems?

The most common Citroen C4 Grand Picasso MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 25,457 real tests.

Is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso reliable?

The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has an average MOT pass rate of 79%, which is 3 points below the national average of 82%. This is about average reliability.

Which year Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is most reliable?

The 2019 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is the most reliable year with a 85% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2014 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 68%.

How much does it cost to fix common Citroen C4 Grand Picasso faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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