New registrations in Europe
669,919 new Citroen C4 Picasso cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2021, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2021 the largest markets were Italy (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 114 (NEDC) |
| 2019 | 769 | 107 (NEDC) |
| 2018 | 37,763 | 195 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 75,483 | 108 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 78,331 | — |
| 2015 | 84,559 | — |
| 2014 | 91,854 | — |
| 2013 | 67,423 | — |
| 2012 | 58,955 | — |
| 2011 | 78,699 | — |
| 2010 | 96,080 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 769 | — |
| 2018 C4 Picasso | 37,763 | — |
| 2017 C4 Picasso | 75,483 | — |
| 2016 C4 Picasso | 78,331 | — |
| 2015 C4 Picasso | 84,559 | — |
| 2014 C4 Picasso | 91,854 | — |
| 2013 C4 Picasso | 67,423 | — |
| 2012 C4 Picasso | 58,955 | — |
| 2011 C4 Picasso | 78,699 | — |
| 2010 C4 Picasso | 96,080 | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of latest year (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in 2023 (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
In New Zealand
78 C4 Picasso cars are on the New Zealand register; 6% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 49 | 48 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 | 14 | 10 | 4 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
19,771 C4 Picasso cars are on Dutch roads; 23% arrived later as imports, and 408 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 97 | €34,526 |
| 2018 | 1,330 | €33,730 |
| 2017 | 2,075 | €33,290 |
| 2016 | 2,190 | €32,412 |
| 2015 | 2,424 | €33,585 |
| 2014 | 2,238 | €33,659 |
| 2013 | 1,310 | €32,315 |
| 2012 | 1,025 | €29,850 |
| 2011 | 1,516 | €28,980 |
| 2010 | 1,453 | €28,854 |
| 2009 | 1,258 | €30,584 |
| 2008 | 1,578 | €30,784 |
| 2007 | 1,277 | €31,184 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
2,161 C4 Picasso cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 58% petrol, 42% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 109,000 km |
| 2018 | 57 | 131,000 km |
| 2017 | 98 | 147,000 km |
| 2016 | 159 | 171,000 km |
| 2015 | 180 | 191,000 km |
| 2014 | 264 | 211,000 km |
| 2013 | 177 | 198,000 km |
| 2012 | 123 | 213,000 km |
| 2011 | 223 | 202,000 km |
| 2010 | 193 | 223,000 km |
| 2009 | 86 | 249,000 km |
| 2008 | 253 | 263,000 km |
| 2007 | 296 | 271,000 km |
| 2006 | 42 | 271,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
6,524 C4 Picasso cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 77% passed first time, against 80% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,161 | 83% |
| 2017 | 2,988 | 79% |
| 2016 | 1,695 | 76% |
| 2015 | 287 | 68% |
| 2014 | 255 | 63% |
| 2013 | 138 | 62% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | C4 Picasso | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.4% | 5.4% |
| Tyres | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Suspension | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| Brakes | 4.4% | 3.9% |
| Visibility | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Steering | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | 1.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the C4 Picasso in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared. This could cause the vehicle to operate wi…
Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and i…
A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector stops working. This can lead to higher emissions and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulat…
The diesel particle filter may overheat and develop cracks. This could have a negative impact on the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, comp…
The software in the calculator, used only in after-sales operations and for a limited period (October 2020 to January 2021), was incorrect. This may lead to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the…
The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the…
The cars have an incorrect version of the engine's software, leading to errors in the cooling strategy and malfunction of the engine's "high temperature" warning system. This could lead to unnoticed overheating of the engine, which may leak oil and also fail, …
The cylinder-housing oil gallery plug may not have been correctly tightened. As a consequence oil might leak which presents a skid hazard for following traffic.
Certain airbag control units might have received a shock during transportation to the vehicle assembly plant, which might cause an internal fault. In the event of an accident, the airbags might not work correctly.
Overheating of the engine may occur due to a problem with the engine control software. Overheating of the engine may lead to engine failure.
The outer skin of the bonnet may not be properly glued to the bonnet lining. This could lead to the loss of the outer skin of the bonnet causing an accident.
The starter motor supply terminal may come into contact with an engine component. This could lead to damage to the supply terminal and to a short circuit. As a result, it may be impossible to start the vehicle.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0