Is the Citroen C4 Picasso ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 12,103 MOT tests, around 52% of Citroen C4 Picassos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 42% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 5%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 86% diesel, 14% petrol. Diesel C4 Picassos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol C4 Picasso in the data (2007 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 52%
- Likely charged
- 42%
- Depends on the car
- 5%
- MOT tests analysed
- 12,103
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C4 Picasso ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many C4 Picassos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Likely compliant742 tested | Likely compliant419 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,381 tested | Likely compliant607 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,500 tested | Likely compliant199 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car307 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car355 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged173 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged823 tested | Likely compliant31 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,153 tested | Likely compliant53 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,408 tested | Likely compliant51 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged1,300 tested | Likely compliant146 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged225 tested | Likely compliant111 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged49 tested | Likely compliant19 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the C4 Picasso
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (86% of C4 Picassos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (14% of C4 Picassos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
C4 Picassos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (5% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Citroen can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how C4 Picassos fare at the MOT too: see the Citroen C4 Picasso MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Citroen C4 Picasso for London: what the MOT data shows
The Citroen C4 Picassos in this data were first registered between 2007 and 2018. 2017 was the most common year, with 2,988 tests (25% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
C4 Picassos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 77% of the time, at an average of 48,861 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 49% of the time with 101,187 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel C4 Picassos likely to comply are from 2016. 1,500 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 76% of the time and averaged 50,503 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the C4 Picasso's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (9.2% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (5.2%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 20.7% of tests.
Overall, 64% of C4 Picassos passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 72,168 miles on average, close to the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 12,103 first MOT tests of the Citroen C4 Picasso carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 12,103 MOT tests say about the Citroen C4 Picasso and London's ULEZ.
Is the Citroen C4 Picasso ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 52% of C4 Picassos on the road are likely compliant and 42% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol C4 Picasso years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol C4 Picassos first registered from 2007 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel C4 Picasso ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel C4 Picassos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific C4 Picasso is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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