Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI (2010)
2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI
CarHunch analysed 286 real MOT records for the 2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 C4 Grand Picasso diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 41.6%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent at 0%, so while these cars fail their tests frequently, they're not failing in ways that put safety at immediate risk.
At 107,000 miles on average, these vehicles are showing their age, and the 0.74 failures per car reveal a pattern of incremental wear rather than catastrophic problems—typical for a diesel MPV of this vintage. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection carried out by a diesel specialist, as the MOT failure rate suggests you're likely to face recurring repair costs that could outweigh a lower purchase price.
What to check before buying a 2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 283 | 41.2% | 0.74 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 72.7% | 1.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI vehicles fall between 90,337 and 119,136 miles.
2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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