2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso · 4,488 MOT tests
2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso reliability
2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picassos fail 54.1% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Grand C4 Picasso years (4,488 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Grand C4 Picassos: 50.5%)
- 54.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Grand C4 Picassos: 50.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 104,319
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,488
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.8% of tests fail here (134% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics32.2%
- Suspension16.6%
- Body, chassis and structure14.8%
- Brakes14.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Tyres8.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 12.7%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.02%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 8.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.3%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.63%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.86%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.03%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.73%)
Other years
Every Citroën Grand C4 Picasso year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso reliable?
2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picassos fail 54.1% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Grand C4 Picasso years (4,488 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (12.7% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (9.02% of tests), stop lamp not working (8.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso shows 104,319 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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