Citroen Xsara Picasso rear window replacement — instant quote, fitted by approved fitters near you.
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Citroen
Model
Xsara Picasso
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Pricing for the Xsara Picasso rear window varies mainly by the integration of the brake-light function and the solar-control coating. Variants with the full heating-element and brake-light package carry slightly higher replacement costs due to the precision required in matching the silkscreen pattern. The green tint and solar coating are consistent across the range.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £320 — £320 | 1 variant | Price my 1999 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Xsara Picassos can still be booked.
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Rear-window replacement is straightforward but requires honest shard cleanup expectations.
You'll receive an instant quote through our online widget in under 60 seconds, confirming your exact variant and all features.
Our parts team verifies the replacement glass matches your factory spec — green tint, solar coating, and brake-light silkscreen pattern.
You're matched with an approved fitter in your area who will arrange a convenient time.
The fitter arrives with the new glass and completes the replacement, typically in 30–60 minutes of active work. A shattered rear window means shard cleanup is part of the job; your fitter will remove accessible glass, but small shards can lodge in places that need deeper access.
We recommend a professional interior valet afterwards to ensure thorough detailing.
Your replacement is covered by our two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
Book online in under two minutes, and your fitter will confirm the drive-away time before leaving.
Rear-window replacement on the Xsara Picasso is typically done mobile at your address — no workshop trip required. The job involves no camera calibration or complex frame work, so a driveway or car park is suitable for the fitter's mobile van.
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A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
The Citroen Xsara Picasso (1999–2009) was a compact multi-purpose vehicle combining practicality with family-friendly design. Its rear window is a toughened-glass panel, typically featuring integrated heating elements for demisting condensation and light frost.
The rear glass on this model carries a green tint and solar-control coating as standard, absorbing infrared rays to reduce cabin heat gain. Most variants also feature an integrated brake light within the rear window's upper silkscreen pattern, which must be matched precisely during replacement.
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