Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI (2011)
2011 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI
CarHunch analysed 208 real MOT records for the 2011 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso VTR+ HDI has a first-time pass rate of just 47.2%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which means you should expect roughly half of these cars to fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't the issue here.
At 106,788 miles median mileage, these vehicles are showing their age with an average of 0.84 failures per car, suggesting wear-related problems are the main culprit rather than catastrophic faults. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the diesel engine, transmission, and suspension components—this model needs extra scrutiny because the failure rate is nearly double the national average.
What to check before buying a 2011 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%) | 205 | 46.9% | 0.8 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 67.8% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 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 2011 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI vehicles fall between 84,643 and 121,028 miles.
2011 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Vtr+ HDI — Still on the Road
62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
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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