Citroen Grand C4 Picasso (2009)
2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
CarHunch analysed 3,022 real MOT records for the 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Grand C4 Picasso is a notably unreliable proposition at first MOT with a 69.4% pass rate well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles (47.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a serious concern for any prospective buyer. Diesel and petrol variants perform identically, so fuel type won't help you pick a better example.
At around 70,000 miles these are well-used family cars, yet they're still racking up nearly 5 failures and almost 20 advisories per test on average, suggesting structural wear rather than one-off problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically examines the suspension, braking system, and emissions kit—the dangerous defect rate points to systemic issues in these areas.
What to check before buying a 2009 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.
- ⚠️ 47.8% 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 (89%) | 2,695 | 69.4% | 4.9 |
| Petrol (11%) | 325 | 69.3% | 4.82 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 63.6% | 4 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 68.8% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 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.
Half of all 2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso vehicles fall between 56,452 and 84,105 miles.
2009 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 731 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (27% of peak).
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
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