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Citroën C4 Picasso II faults

5 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

Extra caution
Reliability
2.5/5

5 known faults

PureTech 130 BVM6

  1. Degraded 'wet' timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can break down. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, which causes oil pressure to drop and can destroy the engine. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions, and introduced a new-generation belt in June 2022.

    Versions
    PureTech 130 BVM6, PureTech 130 EAT6, PureTech 130 EAT8
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

PureTech 130 EAT6

  1. Degraded 'wet' timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can break down. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, which causes oil pressure to drop and can destroy the engine. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions, and introduced a new-generation belt in June 2022.

    Versions
    PureTech 130 BVM6, PureTech 130 EAT6, PureTech 130 EAT8
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

PureTech 130 EAT8

  1. Degraded 'wet' timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can break down. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, which causes oil pressure to drop and can destroy the engine. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions, and introduced a new-generation belt in June 2022.

    Versions
    PureTech 130 BVM6, PureTech 130 EAT6, PureTech 130 EAT8
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

e-HDi 115 ETG6

  1. ETG6 automated-manual gearbox: jerking and slowness (1.6 e-HDi 115)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The ETG6 automated-manual gearbox is judged slow in town by L'argus, and Fiches-auto reports noticeable torque interruptions. Owners report jerking and knocking on gear changes, sometimes persisting after a reset at the dealer.

    Versions
    e-HDi 115 ETG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Flywheel and clutch wear (1.6 e-HDi 115)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Caradisiac reports a few cases of failed flywheels and clutches on the 1.6 e-HDi 115, which must be replaced, while noting that this remains rare. Testimonies of worn-out clutches on 1.6 HDi engines also appear on Fiches-auto.

    Versions
    e-HDi 115 ETG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

BlueHDi 150 EAT6

  1. Cracked particulate filter (2.0 BlueHDi, recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Citroën recalled C4 Picasso II and C4 SpaceTourer cars fitted with the 2.0 BlueHDi built from 1 December 2017 to 18 February 2021 because of a risk of particulate filter cracks. According to L'argus, a reprogramming is enough in most cases; some vehicles require a check, or even replacement of the filter.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    BlueHDi 150 EAT6, BlueHDi 160 EAT8
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

BlueHDi 130 BVM6

  1. Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.5 BlueHDi, the 7 mm timing chain can wear prematurely and, if it breaks, the engine can stop abruptly. The C4 SpaceTourer and C4 Picasso are among the Citroën models concerned by campaign NJ4 (reinforced 8 mm chain if wear is found, otherwise an oil change with suitable oil and a software update). Production dates concerned vary between sources: check the serial number with a Citroën dealer.

    Versions
    BlueHDi 130 BVM6, BlueHDi 130 EAT8
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

BlueHDi 130 EAT8

  1. Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.5 BlueHDi, the 7 mm timing chain can wear prematurely and, if it breaks, the engine can stop abruptly. The C4 SpaceTourer and C4 Picasso are among the Citroën models concerned by campaign NJ4 (reinforced 8 mm chain if wear is found, otherwise an oil change with suitable oil and a software update). Production dates concerned vary between sources: check the serial number with a Citroën dealer.

    Versions
    BlueHDi 130 BVM6, BlueHDi 130 EAT8
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

BlueHDi 160 EAT8

  1. Cracked particulate filter (2.0 BlueHDi, recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Citroën recalled C4 Picasso II and C4 SpaceTourer cars fitted with the 2.0 BlueHDi built from 1 December 2017 to 18 February 2021 because of a risk of particulate filter cracks. According to L'argus, a reprogramming is enough in most cases; some vehicles require a check, or even replacement of the filter.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    BlueHDi 150 EAT6, BlueHDi 160 EAT8
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

No recurring fault documented for: THP 155, BlueHDi 120.

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