Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer

Engines

Faults typical of this model

Faults by engine

1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC)

1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)

2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10)

1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R)

1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S)

Gearboxes

Manual

ETG / EGS / BMP / SensoDrive (automated)

EAT6 / EAT8 (Aisin)

Scheduled service

Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.

Roadworthiness tests by mileage

Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 9,568 tests.

Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age

Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 10,372 cars.

Most common engine versions in the EU

New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 452,220, of which 815 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.

Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.

Official recalls

Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (67). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.

• Engine / loss of power Citroen Dispatch/Spacetourer Low In-use Performance ratio ECM s/w.12/11/2025 · R/2025/500
• Lights Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics18/08/2025 · R/2025/346
• Engine / loss of power Citroen DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.03/07/2025 · R/2025/247
• High voltage / charging Traction Battery software24/03/2025 · R/2025/122
• Engine / loss of power Cross carline Engine software13/03/2024 · R/2024/136
• Electronics / software On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.09/05/2023 · R/2023/141
• Brakes / ABS / ESP On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.13/12/2022 · R/2023/036
• Brakes / ABS / ESP On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.13/12/2022 · R/2023/046

The other recalls (59) are listed in the app.

Common questions

Does the Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer have a timing chain or a timing belt?

1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC): belt · 180,000 km / every 120 mo; 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB): wet belt · 100,000 km; 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10): belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo; 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R): chain; 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S): chain.

What are the known problems with the Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer?

The faults with the highest risk: timing chain (7 mm) premature wear / breakage (40,000–240,000 km, €0–3,500); wet timing belt degradation (60,000–120,000 km, €700–1,500); clutch actuator / hydraulic unit (80,000–160,000 km, €500–1,500); timing chain stretch (80,000–150,000 km, €700–1,400). The full list by engine is on this page.

What does the Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer most often fail its roadworthiness test on?

In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (9.8 %), tyres and wheels (6.0 %), brakes (5.0 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: exhaust, emissions and leaks.

What should you check when buying a used Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer?

Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (67 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: cold-start metallic rattle, timing codes — can destroy the engine (built Oct 2017 – Jan 2023); belt debris clogs oil pickup. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.

Other generations

Citroën C1 2005–2022Citroën C2 2003–2009Citroën C3 I 2002–2009Citroën C3 II 2009–2016Citroën C3 III 2016–2024Citroën C3 Aircross 2017–Citroën C3 Picasso 2009–2017Citroën C4 I 2004–2010Citroën C4 II 2010–2018Citroën C4 III 2020–Citroën C4 Cactus 2014–2020Citroën C4 Picasso I 2006–2013Citroën C5 I/II 2001–2008Citroën C5 III 2008–2017Citroën C5 Aircross 2018–

Models with the same engines

These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.

Peugeot 208 I 2012–2019Opel Corsa F 2019–Peugeot 3008 II 2016–2023Peugeot 308 II 2013–2021Peugeot 2008 I 2013–2019Peugeot 2008 II 2019–Peugeot 308 I 2007–2013Opel Grandland 2017–

Other Citroën models

Citroën C-Elysée 2012–2020Citroën Jumper (2014+) 2014–Citroën Jumpy III 2016–Citroën Berlingo II 2008–2018Citroën Berlingo III 2018–Citroën Nemo 2008–2017Citroën Jumpy II 2007–2016Citroën Jumper III 2006–2014

Sources and notes

Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.

Updated 08/10/2026