# CITROËN Xsara Picasso batteries

> The CITROËN Xsara Picasso has run through 6 generations between 1997 and 2012, and we cover every one of them with 13 compatible batteries: 44 to 77 Ah, 400 to 780 A of cold cranking, from 45.10 € with VAT.

## CITROËN Xsara Picasso generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xsara Picasso | 1999–2012 | berlina | 31 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xsara-picasso-n68 |
| Xsara Coupe | 1998–2005 | coupe | 39 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xsara-coupe-n0 |
| Xsara Hatchback Van | 1998–2005 | van | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xsara-hatchback-van-n3 |
| Xsara Estate Van | 1998–2005 | familiar | 12 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xsara-estate-van |
| Xsara Break | 1997–2010 | berlina | 38 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xsara-break-n2 |
| Xsara | 1997–2005 | berlina | 47 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xsara-n1 |

## Best-selling batteries for the CITROËN Xsara Picasso

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 66,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 59,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta B18 12V 44Ah 440A | 12 | 44 | 440 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 45,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b18-12v-44ah-440a |
| Car battery Varta C22 12V 52Ah 470A | 12 | 52 | 470 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 53,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c22-12v-52ah-470a |
| Car battery Varta C30 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 60,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta D59 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d59-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D21 12V 61Ah 600A | 12 | 61 | 600 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d21-12v-61ah-600a |
| Car battery Varta C14 12V 56Ah 480A | 12 | 56 | 480 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 55,77 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c14-12v-56ah-480a |
| Car battery Varta B19 12V 45Ah 400A | 12 | 45 | 400 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 52,56 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b19-12v-45ah-400a |
| Car battery Varta C6 12V 52Ah 520A | 12 | 52 | 520 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 57,26 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c6-12v-52ah-520a |

## How to know which battery your CITROËN Xsara Picasso takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Xsara Picasso needs

Start-Stop on the modern Xsara Picasso changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a CITROËN Xsara Picasso take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 13 compatible batteries in total, from 44 to 77 Ah and 400 to 780 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a CITROËN Xsara Picasso battery cost?
Between 45.10 € and 85.15 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my Xsara Picasso is?
By the registration year: Xsara Picasso (1999-2012); Xsara Coupe (1998-2005); Xsara Hatchback Van (1998-2005); Xsara Estate Van (1998-2005); Xsara Break (1997-2010); Xsara (1997-2005). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a battery with more amps?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.

### How long does a CITROËN Xsara Picasso battery last?
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

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Updated: 2026-08-04 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xsara