Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Citroen Grand C4?

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 2011 Citroen Grand C4?

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 2011 Citroen Grand C4?

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 2011 Citroen Grand C4 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

49% 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 2011 Citroen Grand C4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 104 vehicles, the 2011 Citroen Grand C4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74%, 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 2011 Citroen Grand C4?

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 (2011)

104 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74% first-time pass rate

2011 Citroen Grand C4

CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2011 Citroen Grand C4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Grand C4 Picasso falls short of the UK average with a first-time pass rate of 74%, and nearly half of these cars (49%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a genuine concern for prospective buyers. This combination suggests reliability issues are more common than with an average used car of this age.

At around 63,800 miles median—reasonable for a 13-year-old vehicle—the average car fails on 3.5 items per test, which is higher than you'd expect and points to mounting wear on suspension, brakes, or emissions systems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic and budget for above-average maintenance; if the service history is patchy, walk away.

We have limited data for the 2011 Citroen Grand C4 — 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

74%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

49%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.49

Over 12.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

64k

Middle half: 48k–75k

For context

These stats describe 104 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 104 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 49% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Citroen Grand C4 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.

63,834

typical

47,687

low mileage

75,286

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Citroen Grand C4 vehicles fall between 47,687 and 75,286 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 47,687 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.

✓ 47,687–75,286 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Citroen Grand C4s sit.

⚠ Over 101,636 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Citroen Grand C4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 38% of 2011 Citroen Grand C4s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 39 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% 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

12.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.49

Avg failures per vehicle

15.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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