ANCAP crash test results

Citroen C4 Picasso | 2007 on

Front+side+head airbags

Occupant protection score: 34.69 out of 37

Important note:

The diesel left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of the Citroen C4 Picasso was introduced in New Zealand in May 2007.

Dual front airbags, side airbags, driver knee airbag and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to front seats.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Citroen C4 Picasso scored 14.87 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious leg injury for the driver and passenger.

The vehicle scored 15.83 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 4 pts, upper legs 3 pts, lower legs 3.87 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 38 mm. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 6 mm, upwards 16 mm and sideways 17mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 9 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was needed to open the rear door on the driver's side. All other doors opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.83 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		211	214	43
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		35.3	37.1	22.9
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.41	0.59	-
- Tension (kN)		0.98	1.43	-
- Extension (Nm)		4.3	5.3	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		21.10	18.90	22.87
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.07	0.05	0.13
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.480
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	2.270
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.85	0.56
	Right	0.64	0.60
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.90	0.00
	Right	2.50	0.70
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.12	2.20
	Right	1.40	1.79
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.27/0.25	0.26/0.25
	Right	0.39/0.35	0.23/0.22

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2pts

Seat belt reminders: 2

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	1 pt deduction Left & Right
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

No deduction

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	8
Adult head impacts	Zero
Upper leg impacts	2.4
Lower leg impacts	6
Total (out of 36)	16.4

 

 

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Page created: 13 June 2007