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Citroen C4 Picasso buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Citroen C4 Picasso costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 75 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€8,950€3,500–€16,000 for most
For sale now754 under €3,000
In short: the Citroen C4 Picasso has one costly weak spot to check (injector seals + turbo oil starvation), its most common engine usually lasts about 280k km.

Used Citroen C4 Picasso prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2019€14,950120k km7
2018€12,000152k km12
2017€13,000115k km10
2016€8,450166k km19
2015€8,250164k km7
2013€3,500248k km9

Common Citroen C4 Picasso problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Injector seals + turbo oil starvation (1.6 HDi) · €250–€1,200

Tar around injectors, chuffing sound, blue smoke or turbo whistle. Ask about oil changes (sludge kills the turbo).

Timing belt history · €350–€700

Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.

Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500

Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.

Engines and how long they last

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
1.6 Diesel~280k km~€20031
2.0 Diesel~380k km~€2705

1.6 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals, turbo and DPF fluid.

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts for the Citroen C4 Picasso

Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.

Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves

Before you buy a used Citroen C4 Picasso

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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