THE Xsara Picasso has done a great job for Citroen. It was the best-selling mini-MPV for many years, but a combination of its potato shape, plasticky interior and huge numbers of short-term and Motability sales had a negative effect on its residuals.
Source: CAP Motor Research
Source: CAP Motor Research
The more sophisticated new C4 Picasso, which sells alongside the Xsara version, brings a dash of style to Citroën’s always-strong price proposition. Rather than being purely the cheap option, this new car looks as if it will compete against the very best.
Citroën C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi SX: Price new £17,322
| Mileage | Age (months) | Predicted value | Money lost | |||
| 20,000 | 12 | £10,800/62% | £6,522 | |||
| 30,000 | 18 | £9,350/54% | £7,972 | |||
| 40,000 | 24 | £8,100/47% | £9,222 | |||
| 50,000 | 30 | £7,000/40% | £10,322 | |||
| 60,000 | 36 | £6,150/36% | £11,172 | |||
Source: CAP Motor Research
Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi Club 120: Price new £17,822
| Mileage | Age (months) | Predicted value | Money lost | |||
| 20,000 | 12 | £9,975/56% | £7,847 | |||
| 30,000 | 18 | £8,650/49% | £9,172 | |||
| 40,000 | 24 | £7,575/43% | £10,247 | |||
| 50,000 | 30 | £6,525/37% | £11,297 | |||
| 60,000 | 36 | £5,675/32% | £12,147 | |||
Source: CAP Motor Research
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