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Citroën C4 Picasso road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Citroën C4 Picasso? 0% of the 0 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Citroën C4 Picasso?

Road tax on a used Citroën C4 Picasso depends on when it was first registered: cars from 1 April 2017 pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year, while earlier cars pay a CO₂-based band. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
From April 2017
0% of stock

There are 5 used Citroën C4 Picasso models currently listed for sale on Motoring Today, ranging in registration year from 2015 to 2017. Understanding the road tax, or Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), for a used C4 Picasso depends critically on its original registration date. In the UK, VED rates are not fixed by the current owner or the car's age, but by when it was first registered and its CO2 emissions or fuel type at that time. For vehicles like the Citroën C4 Picasso registered before 1 April 2017, VED is calculated purely based on the car's CO2 emissions, falling into specific tax bands. Cars registered from 1 April 2017 onwards follow a different system: a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate for subsequent years. A further surcharge applies for cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, though this is less common for the C4 Picasso. It's also worth noting that the exemption for fully electric vehicles from VED is changing from April 2025. Because the exact VED amount for any specific used Citroën C4 Picasso will vary based on its precise first registration date, engine, and CO2 emissions, we strongly advise checking the individual car's details directly with the seller or using the government's vehicle enquiry service.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
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0% of Citroën C4 Picasso

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Citroën C4 Picasso road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Citroën C4 Picasso in stock now

Citroen C4 Picasso

Citroen C4 Picasso

2017 C4 Grand Picasso Feel Blue Hdi S/s

DieselManual92,368 mi2017
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£5,636
cash

Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth

Citroen C4 Picasso
Above market

Citroen C4 Picasso

2015 Exclusive E-hdi

DieselManual64,473 mi2015
Band B · £20/yr
£159/mo
£5,995
cash

Durnford Motors·4.5 (181)· Southampton

Citroen C4 Picasso
Great price

Citroen C4 Picasso

2016 C4 Grand Picasso Exclusive+ Blue Hdi Auto

DieselAutomatic88,162 mi2016
Band B · £20/yr
Finance available on request
£6,650
cash

SWS Car Sales Ltd·3.8 (125)· Cobham

Citroen C4 Picasso
Good price

Citroen C4 Picasso

2017 C4 Grand Picasso Touch Edition Blue Hdi S/s

DieselManual56,222 mi2017
£200/yr
£181/mo
£7,795
cash

Durnford Motors·4.5 (181)· Southampton

Citroen C4 Picasso
Good price

Citroen C4 Picasso

2017 C4 Grand Picasso Feel Blue Hdi S/s

DieselManual61,809 mi2017
£200/yr
£181/mo
£7,795
cash

Durnford Motors·4.5 (181)· Southampton

Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Citroën C4 Picasso (Diesel, Petrol), across 112 recorded variants.

Performance
90–162 bhp
Power
8.1s
0–60 mph (fastest)
130 mph
Top speed
1,199–1,997 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
31–74 mpg
Fuel economy
98–211 g/km
CO₂
£20
Road tax (VED)
12–25 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,454 mm
Length
2,109 mm
Width
1,653 mm
Height
2,757 mm
Wheelbase
1,415 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5★
Adult
3★
Child
2★
Pedestrian

The Citroën C4 Picasso (07-13) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £13,785
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
Flair BlueHDi 150 EAT6 auto 5dAutomaticDiesel147 bhp64 mpg11525
Flair PureTech 130 S&S 5dManualPetrol129 bhp56 mpg11618
Feel PureTech 130 S&S EAT6 auto 5dAutomaticPetrol129 bhp55 mpg11518
Touch Edition BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT6 auto 5dAutomaticDiesel118 bhp74 mpg10320
Touch Edition PureTech 110 S&S 5dManualPetrol108 bhp55 mpg11514
Touch Edition BlueHDi 100 S&S 5dManualDiesel98 bhp74 mpg10016
1.6 THP Exclusive 5d EAT6AutomaticPetrol160 bhp50 mpg13021
1.6 BlueHDi Exclusive 5dManualDiesel118 bhp74 mpg10020
2.0 BlueHDi Exclusive 5d AutoAutomaticDiesel147 bhp65 mpg11224
1.6 e-HDi (115bhp) Exclusive 5d ETG6AutomaticDiesel112 bhp70 mpg10517
1.6 THP Exclusive 5dManualPetrol153 bhp47 mpg13022
2.0 BlueHDi Exclusive 5dManualDiesel147 bhp68 mpg10724

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Citroën C4 Picasso?
A Citroën C4 Picasso registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Citroën C4 Picassos pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Citroën C4 Picasso?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For used cars registered from April 2017, the VED system uses a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate for subsequent years. Cars with an original list price over £40,000 may also incur an additional surcharge for five years. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed solely based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Citroën C4 Picassos are for sale?
There are 6 Citroën C4 Picassos for sale. These models span production years from 2015 to 2017, offering a range of options from this period.

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