Overall Average Rating: 86.15%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 37th

Exceptionally practical, comfortable, inexpensive to run and blessed with an easy-going ride quality, Citroen’s new C4 Picasso scores some pretty good marks, including a top 10 placing for practicality.

Unfortunately, reliability and build quality – traditional Citroen shortcomings – were poor, with performance and handling also singled out for criticism.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 28th)

Another disappointing showing for Citroen. It still scores on value for money, finishing in 10th place for running costs. What lets the firm down, though, is the reliability and quality of its models.

Overall Average:
4.299
85.98%
29th in Driver Power 2010
3.85
77%
42nd in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Citroen C4 Picasso again:
4.55
91%
54th in Driver Power 2010
Relialibity:
4.51
90.2%
34th in Driver Power 2010
Build Quality:
4.184
83.68%
56th in Driver Power 2010
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

I love the shape, the ride and the practicality.
If we had gone for a manual or a traditional automatic - maybe this would be a 'great' car - but, unfortunately it's quite the opposite.
We bought the 2.0 VTR+ EGS which has an electronic automatic gearbox. After 8 months it developed a terrible juddering when changing from 1st to 2nd and a power delay when pulling away at roundabouts and junctions. It has been back over 6 times to the dealer and each time they improve the problem with software upgrades and and replacement clutch components - but every time it comes back.
It has also been back to the dealer for leaking coolant, failed sensors which convince the car it is overheating when it's only just been started up (computer limits power to save engine - so you're stuck) and the washer pump fuse for front and back continually blows.
I was impressed with it until the problems started and, to be fair, the dealer have been very helpful - but you don't expect these kind of problems with a new car.
As a result, I will never buy a Citroen again.

Reliability: 1/5 Build Quality: 4/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

No Real issues, but my ABS pick up Ring that caused the brake problem was annoying, as the new part sent to garage was also faulty. I have subsequently discovered that this is a semi regular occurring fault on some c4 cars including my G/Picasso

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

An excellent vehicle (so far), big improvement on the Zafir it replaced.
Ride quality, build quality and visability Excellent. Some odd features that took a little getting use too, but overall very satisfied

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Fault with ECU on EGS Gearbox. Took 8 weeks to source repair, car off road in that time. Less than two years old, took a fight with dealer/citroen to provide similar hire car replacement.

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Poor build quality, (developing lots of rattles), useless economy mode which cuts off electrical items such as interior lights & radio when engine is turned off.

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 2/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

It performs well, good comfort on long drive,fuel consumption for a large car is very good. Only done 15000 mls. not enough time to show any faults as yet.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent product - bug EGS gearbox fault took over 8 weeks to source replacement ECU. Problem intermittant and in dealer 3 times before diagnosed.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Extremely versatile with few compromises. Efficient in design and running. Perfectly reliable to date.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Very pleased , the vision is very good, and all the automatic features make driving a pleasure

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Been exactly waht it said it was in the brochure and has been 100% reliable since purchasing.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

had a couple of problems, but these were fixed quickly and eficiently by my local dealer

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

the newest car we ever brought & sofar the best for comfort, reliability& userbility

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Vhicle would go into gear but wouldn't drive, took several months to repair!

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 1/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

well designed car very functional but let down by niggly faults

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Satisfied to date as it meets my expectations and requirements

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

nothing has gone wrong with it yet

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Brilliant

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Reliable

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5