Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

41% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso reliable?

Based on MOT data from 186 vehicles, the 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

71.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

41.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.39

Over 14.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

72k

Middle half: 60k–88k

For context

These stats describe 186 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 186 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 41.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (82%)	153	72.1%	4.21

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

71,594

typical

59,543

low mileage

87,509

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 59,543 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 59,543–87,509 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picassos sit.

⚠ Over 118,137 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 9% of 2007 Citroen Grand C4 Picassos are still active.

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

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

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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