Citroën C3 Picasso 1

Engine Overview

The Citroën C3 Picasso 1 is available with 6 engine variants — from 68 to 120 hp.

Alternatives

Known Problems and Issues

A total of 37 weaknesses have been documented for the Citroën C3 Picasso 1 (2009–2017). 5 problem engines: EP6-VTi (1.6L VTi), EB2-NA (1.2L PureTech), EB2-DT (1.2L PureTech Turbo), DV6-92 (1.6L HDi 92), DV6-109 (1.6L HDi 109).

C3 Picasso (DV6-92, 2009–2015) — Stay Away!: VNT turbo: vanes seized by oil coke, Injectors leaking — oil and fuel contaminate turbo, EGR valve blocked: limp mode and starting difficulties. Power: 90–92 PS.

C3 Picasso (DV6-109, 2009–2015) — Stay Away!: VNT turbocharger: vanes seized — most common failure, Injectors seized — cylinder head damage possible, EGR cooler leaking — coolant ingress. Power: 109–114 PS.

C3 Picasso (EP3, 2009–2015) — Be Careful: Faulty chain tensioner — timing chain jumps, Oil consumption from valve stem seals, Thermostat housing failure — coolant loss. Power: 95 PS.

C3 Picasso (EP6-VTi, 2009–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain rattle due to tensioner wear, Chain tensioner failure — timing chain rattles, Torn oil separator diaphragm in valve cover. Power: 114–120 PS.

C3 Picasso (EB2-NA, 2012–2017) — Stay Away!: Wet belt disintegration in oil bath (timing belt in oil), Fuel entry into engine oil (oil dilution), Oil-bathed timing belt — belt disintegration. Power: 82 PS.

C3 Picasso (EB2-DT, 2015–2017) — Stay Away!: Wet belt deterioration in oil bath, Elevated oil consumption from coked piston rings, Turbocharger failure due to oil pressure problems. Power: 110 PS.

What to watch out for with the Citroën C3 Picasso? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

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