Citroen C4 Picasso 2006 – 13 Child Safety, Parts & Repair

Citroen C4 Picasso

used cars are quirky vehicles that do not fit into any box. Its innovative shape and style has challenged the lines of style. This seven-seater vehicle is a front-wheel drive hatchback.

Exteriorly, the Picasso is a sleek, attractive, and sporty vehicle. Compared to its class of cars, the Picasso can be adjusted to suit who ever is driving it.

Driving inside the Picasso is comfortable, with strong performance. Although it may not be meant for long commutes, the Picasso is great for those who want to stand out on the road.

With plush seating comfortable space, and enough quirkiness to feed the desires of any driver, the C4 is a vehicle that is nothing like the rest.

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Citroen C4 Picasso and it received a 4-STAR rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.

Child Safety

When riding the C4 Picasso, children less than 18 month of age should be facing the rear. After that age, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest.

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However, safety could potentially be of concern. In a frontal impact collision, the driver and passenger only have adequate protection. The C4 provides weak protection for the chest when in a side impact collision and marginally weak whiplash in a rear impact collision. Pedestrian protection is poor as well. Despite this, the C4 has been given a 4-star rating for crashworthiness, ability to protect the legs, and safety assistance.

Maintenance & Repair Costs

Repairs made to the Citroen C4 Picasso series will require high quality parts. The great news is that these parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car.

Service parts: £200 – £250 (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend either Genuine or similar, such as Mann filters & Total Quartz oil for Citroen.

Cam. Belt change : £450 – £550

Cam belt kit: £60 – £110

Br. Disc & Pads ch.: £300 – £400 (Front, Pagid, German)

Diagnostic: £40 – £120

Labour rates:

Independent: £65 – £125 / hour

Main dealer: £165 – £215 / hour

The Service & Repair process, however, can be more time consuming and will require a well experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools. As a result, the price here may exceed costs of a typical vehicle.

Safety Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads

PRETENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on.