Citroen C4 Picasso
Registered from 2007 to 2024.
About this model
The Citroën C4 SpaceTourer is a five-seater car produced by French manufacturer Citroën with a seven-seater version called the Grand C4 SpaceTourer also available. It has a five-door compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) bodystyle. The seven seat Grand C4 Picasso made its debut first, at the Paris Motor Show in September 2006, followed by the five seat version in January 2007.
From the Wikipedia article Citroën C4 Picasso, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2017 1.6 diesel. 381 of 2,647 tests failed, 14%.
Better than 25% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 32% | 122 |
| Suspension | 27% | 103 |
| Brakes | 27% | 101 |
| Lights and electrics | 20% | 75 |
| Visibility | 10% | 40 |
| Body and structure | 9% | 35 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 32% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 27% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 27% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Lights and electrics — 20% of its failures
- Visibility — 10% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Body and structure — 9% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 100–120k miles this one fails 18% of its inspections, against the 17% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 9% | 6% | 172 | |
| 20–40k miles | 12% | 10% | 867 | |
| 40–60k miles | 15% | 13% | 1,017 | |
| 60–80k miles | 16% | 15% | 410 | |
| 80–100k miles | 21% | 16% | 122 | |
| 100–120k miles | 18% | 17% | 34 |
2,622 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.2 petrol · 128 hp · 1369 kg · 2807 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2018 | 1.6 diesel · 1375 kg · 2785 mm wheelbase · 3.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1.6 diesel · 118 hp · 1418 kg · 2825 mm wheelbase · 3.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.6 diesel · 115 hp · 1476 kg · 2812 mm wheelbase · 3.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 diesel · 112 hp · 1443 kg · 2814 mm wheelbase · 3.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 diesel · 109 hp · 1456 kg · 2807 mm wheelbase · 4.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.6 diesel · 109 hp · 1590 kg · 2764 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.6 diesel · 110 hp · 1631 kg · 2728 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.6 diesel · 109 hp · 1617 kg · 2661 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.6 diesel · 1608 kg · 2717 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00270/23
The diesel particle filter may overheat and develop cracks. This could have a negative impact on the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01048/24
The lubrication of the vacuum pump may be insufficient, which can cause it break.This can lead to reduced braking assistance, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01186/21
The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01876/23
A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector stops working. This can lead to higher emissions and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02826/24
In certain vehicles fitted with the DV5R E6.3 engine, the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0325/15
The reverse locking ring of the gear lever might break. As a result first gear may be engaged instead of reverse, which could lead to the car going the wrong way and causing an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0352/16
A defect in the locking mechanism may result in unintended unlocking or opening of the doors.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0492/18
Overheating of the engine may occur due to a problem with the engine control software. Overheating of the engine may lead to engine failure.
Recall of the product from end users
7 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.