Citroën C4 Picasso 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
150 PS
2.0L HDi/BlueHDi 150 Diesel
Strong family van
Decent130–135 PS
1.2L PureTech 130 Benzin
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Citroën C4 Picasso 2 is available with 4 engine variants — from 114 to 150 hp.
The Citroën 1.6L BlueHDi 120 (Diesel, 116–120 PS) has the DV6-BlueHDi120 (1.6L BlueHDi 120) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 2.0L HDi 136 (Diesel, 136 PS) has the DW10-136 (2.0L HDi 136) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 2.0L HDi/BlueHDi 150 (Diesel, 150 PS) has the DW10-150 (2.0L HDi/BlueHDi 150) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.2L PureTech 130 (Petrol, 131 PS) has the EB2-DTS (1.2L PureTech 130) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs wear prematurely The C4 Picasso II shows above-average brake disc wear at the first and second MOT. MOT reports record above-average defect rates for brake discs despite fewer functional problems. Symptoms: Brake pedal pulsating, squealing when braking, visible scoring on discs, increased stopping distance after rain from 60,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 29 weaknesses have been documented for the Citroën C4 Picasso 2 (2013–2022) — 24 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. 4 problem engines: EB2-DTS (1.2L PureTech 130), DV6-BlueHDi120 (1.6L BlueHDi 120), DW10-136 (2.0L HDi 136), DW10-150 (2.0L HDi/BlueHDi 150). Typical issues affect Brakes, Electronics, Suspension, Gearbox.
C4 Picasso (DV6-BlueHDi120, 2013–2022) — Stay Away!: AdBlue tank sender faulty — start lockout, Turbocharger actuator faulty — boost pressure loss, EGR system: valve and cooler contaminated. Power: 116–120 PS.
C4 Picasso (DW10-136, 2013–2022) — Stay Away!: Timing belt — interference engine, high risk of engine damage, Common rail injectors — leakage and wear, Dual-mass flywheel — premature wear from 80,000 km. Power: 136 PS.
C4 Picasso (DW10-150, 2013–2022) — Stay Away!: Timing belt — interference engine, DPF/FAP — clogging from short-trip use, Turbocharger — bearing damage from carbon. Power: 150 PS.
C4 Picasso (EB2-DTS, 2016–2022) — Stay Away!: Wet belt deterioration in oil bath, Elevated oil consumption — piston rings, Turbo bearing damage from diluted oil. Power: 131 PS.
What to watch out for with the Citroën C4 Picasso? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee