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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.
Our take on the Citroen C4 Picasso
A 2019 Citroen C4 Picasso typically advertises at €14,950 and a 2013 one at €3,500, so it loses roughly 21% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. Most for sale are diesels (68%), which suit longer, regular drives; for mostly short trips a petrol is the safer buy. The 1.6 diesel is the most common engine (86% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 280k km.
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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.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | €14,950 | 120k km | 7 |
| 2018 | €12,000 | 152k km | 12 |
| 2017 | €13,000 | 126k km | 9 |
| 2016 | €8,450 | 157k km | 20 |
| 2015 | €8,250 | 164k km | 7 |
| 2013 | €3,500 | 248k km | 9 |
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
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Diesel | ~280k km | ~€200 | 30 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~380k km | ~€270 | 5 |
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
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
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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