Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 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 2014 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 2014 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 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

52% 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 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso reliable?

Based on MOT data from 115 vehicles, the 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.6%, 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 2014 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 (2014)

115 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.6% first-time pass rate

2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2014 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 2014 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso falls slightly below the UK average with a 77.6% first-time pass rate, and more concerning, over half of these vehicles (52.2%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point — a significant reliability red flag for a family MPV. The diesel engines show consistent performance, but that high dangerous-defect rate should prompt any potential buyer to request a full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist.

At 63,030 miles on average, these eight-year-old examples are running at a reasonable mileage, yet they're accumulating 2.64 failures per test and 16.9 advisories, suggesting wear is catching up with the model. Budget for near-term maintenance work and have a mechanic specifically check suspension, electrical systems, and the diesel particulate filter before committing to a purchase.

We have limited data for the 2014 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

77.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

52.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.64

Over 11.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

61k

Middle half: 50k–75k

For context

These stats describe 115 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 115 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 52.2% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	114	77.6%	2.64

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 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.

61,244

typical

49,952

low mileage

75,475

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso vehicles fall between 49,952 and 75,475 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,952 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.

✓ 49,952–75,475 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picassos sit.

⚠ Over 101,891 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picassos are still being driven.

Strong survival — 93 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

11.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.64

Avg failures per vehicle

16.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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