Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2018 Citroën C3 Picasso
The 2018 Citroën C3 Picasso has an excellent reliability record with no widely reported common faults for this model year period.
Buying Tips for 2018 Citroën C3 Picasso
- Demand comprehensive service records for 1.6 HDi diesels; missed oil changes cause carbon to clog the turbo oil feed banjo strainer, leading to turbo failure
- Test all under-bonnet electrics and scan for BSM fusebox faults, as water ingress into the engine bay fusebox causes sudden limp mode or stalling
- In winter conditions, ensure high-concentration screenwash is used, as frozen washer nozzles blow the engine bay fuse and disable windscreen washers
- Inspect the three-piece sliding rear seats and removable boot floor panel for missing clips or broken folding latch mechanisms
- On 1.4 and 1.6 VTi petrol models, listen for timing chain rattle on cold startup and check the engine oil level carefully for high oil consumption