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Used Citroën C4 Picasso II: the buying guide

MPV · 2013–2022 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 25 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Extra caution
Reliability
2.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€292/month
Indicative prices
€6,990 – €14,130

5 known faults

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Citroën C4 Picasso II, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Extra caution

Family MPV rated 5 Euro NCAP stars (2013), with a 537 to 630 litre boot in the five-seat version. Stellantis engines have documented problems: wet timing belt on the 1.2 PureTech, timing chain on the 1.5 BlueHDi, particulate filter on the 2.0 BlueHDi (recall). Check the serial number with a dealer and demand the service history.

Reliability
2.5/5
Indicative prices
€6,990 – €14,130
Monthly cost
€292
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: BlueHDi 120, BlueHDi 150 EAT6.

  • THP 155

    Petrol · Manual · 155 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.6 THP turbo, 6-speed manual gearbox.

    Engine: PSA-BMW 1.6 THP / PureTech 180-225 (Prince, EP6)

    Verdict on this engine: Extra caution

  • PureTech 130 BVM6

    Petrol · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 PureTech turbo, 6-speed manual gearbox, offered until the end of the range. Prefer a car built after June 2022 if possible (new-generation belt).

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • PureTech 130 EAT6

    Petrol · Automatic · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 PureTech with the EAT6 automatic gearbox.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • PureTech 130 EAT8

    Petrol · Automatic · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 PureTech with the EAT8 automatic gearbox, in the C4 SpaceTourer range since July 2019 with a particulate filter.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • e-HDi 115 ETG6

    Diesel · Automatic · 115 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 diesel with 270 Nm, ETG6 automated-manual gearbox judged slow in town by L'argus. Clutch and flywheel should be checked.

    Engine: PSA 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • BlueHDi 120

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 120 hp · 3.7 L/100 km · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6 with 300 Nm, the cleaner version of the e-HDi 115. Not offered with the ETG6 gearbox.

    Engine: PSA 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • BlueHDi 150 EAT6

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Automatic · 150 hp · Crit'Air 2

    2.0 BlueHDi with 370 Nm, EAT6 automatic gearbox, judged more pleasant than the ETG6 by L'argus. Particulate filter recall for cars built between December 2017 and February 2021.

    Engine: PSA / Stellantis 2.0 BlueHDi (DW10F)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • BlueHDi 130 BVM6

    Diesel · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 BlueHDi, 6-speed manual gearbox, in the range from 2019. Affected by the timing chain recall campaign.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • BlueHDi 130 EAT8

    Diesel · Automatic · 130 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 BlueHDi with the EAT8 automatic gearbox. Affected by the timing chain recall campaign.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • BlueHDi 160 EAT8

    Diesel · Automatic · 160 hp · Crit'Air 2

    2.0 BlueHDi, EAT8 automatic gearbox, in the C4 SpaceTourer and Grand C4 SpaceTourer range from 2019.

    Engine: PSA / Stellantis 2.0 BlueHDi (DW10F)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

Market prices

€6,990 – €14,130

Indicative range: 2013 to 2021, yearly medians of 187 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

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

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

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

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

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

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Citroën C4 Picasso”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€100
Insurance€82
Maintenance€30
Depreciation€80
Total per month€292

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (diesel)€100

BlueHDi 120 version: combined consumption of 3.7 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

3.7 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €100

Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€82

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€30

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€80

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Demand service invoices: oil changes at the correct interval with the recommended oil, and belt checks (PureTech).
  • Check the oil level when cold and ask whether oil needs topping up between changes.
  • Ask a dealer of the brand, with the serial number, which recalls have been carried out and whether the car is eligible for the warranty extensions.
  • 1.5 or 2.0 BlueHDi diesel: have the dealer check, with the serial number, whether the chain work (1.5) or the particulate filter work (2.0) has been carried out.
  • ETG6 automated-manual gearbox: extended test in town to detect jerking, knocking or slowness on gear changes.
  • 1.6 e-HDi 115 diesel: check the clutch (biting point, vibrations) and ask whether it has already been replaced.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Do you have all the service invoices, with the oil references used?
  • Has the timing belt (PureTech) or the chain (1.5 BlueHDi) been checked, and have the recall operations been carried out?
  • Has the clutch or the automated-manual gearbox already been repaired or replaced?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Renault Scénic

IV · 2016–2022

Buy with care
Price
€7,890 – €17,439
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Volkswagen Touran

II · since 2015

Good choice, check first
Price
€13,500 – €48,678
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Peugeot 5008

II · 2017–2024

Extra caution
Price
€13,100 – €27,000
Reliability
2/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Ford S-Max

II · 2015–2023

Buy with care
Price
€14,435 – €25,923
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Citroën C4 Picasso II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What Euro NCAP rating does the Citroën C4 Picasso II have?

5 stars in 2013 (82% overall according to Citroën: 86% adults, 88% children, 68% pedestrians, 81% safety assist according to La Tribune Auto). Autoevolution notes poor protection of the driver's chest in the side pole impact test.

What boot capacity does the C4 Picasso II have?

From 537 to 630 litres depending on the position of the sliding rear bench in the five-seat version (VDB Automobiles).

Is the C4 SpaceTourer affected by engine recalls?

Yes: it is among the models covered by the 1.5 BlueHDi chain operation and by the 2.0 BlueHDi particulate filter recall. Only the serial number confirms whether a given car is affected.

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