Citroen Grand C4 Picasso (2007)

186 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.6% first-time pass rate

2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

CarHunch analysed 186 real MOT records for the 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.5%, notably below the UK average of 80%, and over 41% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for a family car. The diesel variants (which make up 153 of the 186 analysed) perform marginally better at 72.1%, but this still represents a real reliability weakness in the model.

At 71,600 miles median mileage for a 17-year-old vehicle, these cars have been driven sensibly, yet they're still averaging 4.4 failures per test and racking up 18 advisories, suggesting systematic wear rather than isolated problems. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brakes, and electrical systems—this model shows persistent issues across those areas that tend to compound over time.

Below average reliability 8.4% below UK average
71.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
71,594
typical mileage
59,543–87,509 middle half
41.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.39
avg MOT failures per car
over 14.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

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.
  • ⚠️ 41.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 (82%) 153 72.1% 4.21
Petrol (18%) 33 69% 5.24

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 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.

59,543
low mileage
71,594
typical
87,509
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso vehicles fall between 59,543 and 87,509 miles.

2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (9% of peak).

163 14 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

14.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.39
Avg failures per vehicle
18.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Citroen Grand C4 Picasso:

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014