Compare Citroen C4 Picasso accident repair quotes from specialist garages

Over the years, Citroen has come up with more than a few quirky ideas. The second car it produced, the 1922 Type C 5HP, became known as the ‘petit citron' (little lemon) because of its small size and the yellow paint colour you could order it in. Since then, there has been the Citroen Picasso, taking inspiration from Pablo Picasso's use of shape. The Citroen DS 19 was the vehicle of choice for the French President Charles de Gaulle, who survived an assassination attempt in 1962 thanks to the car's superior suspension system, allowing his chauffeur to drive away after two of the tyres were shot.

Citroen's latest iteration of the Picasso is much better looking than the earliest models, meeting the brief of any good MPV with flair thanks to its versatility and spaciousness (some reviewers have gone as far as to call the roomy cabin tardis-like). 2023 reliability data from WhatCar? puts Citroen in 14th place out of 32 car manufacturers, and this below-average score is reflected by the numerous common problems experienced by the Picasso, including oil leaks, faulty starter motors and worn suspension. Nevertheless, at the 2018 Auto Express Used Car Awards, it earned the title of 'Best Used MPV', with judges highlighting its outstanding comfort.

Car accident repair services ensure your car is repaired to the highest standard without compromising safety. Common types of damage following an accident are a missing/damaged bumper, cracked windscreen, car frame damage, scratches and disjointed doors. As such, repairs often include dent removal, body repairs, scratch removal, bumper repair and paintwork.

Minor crash repairs may involve purely cosmetic fixes. On the other hand, if your car sustains severe damage, the repair cost of which your insurance company deems high compared to the value of the vehicle, it may be written off. Category C and D (old salvage code) and N and S (new salvage code) write-offs can still legally be repaired, although the cost of doing so is usually high, and the value of the car will be diminished.

It isn't a good idea to do a car damage repair job if you're not a trained mechanic; instead, it's best to book an authorised car accident repair centre.